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I must be the only person who visited Paris for a week, ate insane amounts of caramel au beurre salé , smeared salted butter on everything imaginable and still lost 5 pounds. Where did all that caramel go? I’ve spent a small fortune on those caramels and I’ve got nothing to show. I melted just like the mango passion fruit caramels at Denise Acabo’s shop did in my mouth. Maybe I should move to Paris, too.

Actually, I know why. I walked from 9 am to 9 pm, everyday for 7 days, almost always on a sugar high with a 10-pound backpack (camera, lenses, caramels au beurre salé, chocolate, more caramel au beurre salé…).  And you know what else? I still couldn’t finish visiting all the places on my list.

I’ll tell you all about my delicious adventures later in the week. Until then, here are some photos I took during my trip – after the jump. Enjoy!

Paris Photos

Paris Photos

Paris Photos

Paris Photos

Paris Photos

Paris Photos

Paris Photos

Paris Photos

Paris Photos

Paris Photos

Paris Photos

Paris Photos

Paris Photos

Paris Photos

Paris Photos

Paris Photos

Paris Photos

Paris Photos

Paris Photos

Paris Photos

Paris Photos

Paris Photos

Paris Photos

December 8, 2009 · 19 Comments Categories: Paris, Travel Tags: Paris

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  1. Amanda

    December 8, 2009 at 6:17 pm

    I did the same thing!! I ate nutella crepes every day,and downed a baguette with cheese for lunch yet still managed to drop a couple of pounds. It’s the European way!

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  2. Sean

    December 8, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    Stunning photos as always, Cenk. It makes me long for Paris.

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  3. Gera @ SweetsFoods

    December 8, 2009 at 9:53 pm

    What a wonderful trip and outstanding photos!! Paris is always so beautiful 🙂

    Cheers!

    Gera

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  4. Thanh

    December 9, 2009 at 12:35 am

    So that’s the secret to why French woman don’t get fat, they eat caramels.

    Great photos. I dream of one day going to Paris, looks so nice.

    Did you eat any macarons from Laduree, I can’t wait to try those.

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  5. Nesrin

    December 9, 2009 at 8:12 am

    These pictures are amazing. I wish I had been there with you !

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  6. Nevra Sezer

    December 9, 2009 at 8:07 pm

    My Dear, I simply wish that you get to travel to all the cities I’ve been to, I want to go to, and to ones I don’t even know they exist; take photos the way you do, so that you can share and continue to awe, inspire us all. You are amazing. Big kiss,

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    • Cenk

      December 9, 2009 at 10:06 pm

      Nevra – That is such a sweet comment. Thank you!

      Thanh – The line at Laduree was unbelievable. I hate waiting in lines, so I didn’t get to taste their macarons. But I did taste Pierre Herme’s macarons and they were out of this world.

      Nesrin, Gera, Sean – Thank you.

      Amanda – I guess it is 🙂

      Reply
  7. Sarah Alaoui

    December 9, 2009 at 10:39 pm

    This post makes me even more excited to go to France (2 more weeks!!). have to try those caramels : )

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  8. caffettiera

    December 10, 2009 at 1:04 am

    Wow! I was planning as well a trip to Paris in this time, but I had to postpone it: can’t wait for it. Paris is the only town I felt in love with at first sight, as soon as I got off the train at la gare the Lyon for the first time.

    I almost felt like I was there through your pictures. Thanks!

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  9. Natalia

    December 10, 2009 at 11:23 pm

    I’ve just discovered your blog a few days ago, and I’m reading every post you ever made, such is the way your photography and cooking draws me.Greetings from Argentina!:)

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  10. Heidi from Savory Tv

    December 13, 2009 at 10:51 am

    Absolutely stunning. Photos 5 and 7 taken at night are my favorites! We most recently were given a hot chocolate recipe from an employee of Angelina’s Cafe, next to the Louvre, have you been there? It’s a famous tea house and bakery, just a stones throw away from the museum. http://www.savory.tv/2009/12/12/paris-hot-chocolate-recipe/

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    • Cenk

      December 13, 2009 at 12:19 pm

      Heidi – I haven’t been there, but the hot chocolate recipe is very tempting. I’ll give it a try next week.

      Reply
  11. Grigri

    December 15, 2009 at 2:01 pm

    I used to live in Paris and now, I miss Paris a lot. Thanks for all the great photos.

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  12. Enigin

    December 22, 2009 at 2:33 am

    Great photo, such a pretty walkway…

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  13. Charlene eze

    January 4, 2010 at 10:31 pm

    I stumbled upon your site when I was researching Vietnamese Coffee Ice Cream. I am a fan of David Lebovitz too.

    I’ve visited Paris thrice before but have never seen it captured in pictures as gorgeous and artistic as yours. Keep posting!

    You are a talented photographer with a great eye for detail. What camera did you use?

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    • Cenk

      January 5, 2010 at 1:18 am

      Charlene – Many thanks for your kind words! I took the photos with Canon 5D mark 2. I had two lenses with me: 50 mm f1.4 and 24-70 mm f2.8.

      Reply
  14. Kelly James

    February 23, 2010 at 11:38 pm

    You just transported me from my job as a pastry chef in Pittsburgh, Pa. to Paris! Thank you for the photos, they made my day. You are a brilliant photographer.

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    • Cenk

      February 24, 2010 at 12:14 am

      Kelly James – Thanks a lot! Glad to hear you enjoyed.

      Reply
  15. mm

    June 27, 2015 at 12:40 pm

    love your site…..please go back to paris [before october2015] i know that your insites will make my visit there quite fab…..thank you

    Reply

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