Des autres parmi vous qui préfèrent les levers

Des autres parmi vous qui préfèrent les levers de soleil d'automne à ceux d'été ? Je trouve qu’ils ont souvent de plus jolies couleurs, et ils sont aussi plus tardifs, ce qui rend cet oiseau de nuit beaucoup plus heureux 😴
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Anyone else prefer autumn sunrises/sunsets to summer ones? I find that they usually have better colors, and they’re also later in the morning, which makes this little night owl very happy 🦉
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#glitteringparis #chasinglight #sundayfunday #pontdedarts #conciergerie #parisjetaime

La lumière du matin à Le Nemours. Au moins le co

La lumière du matin à Le Nemours. Au moins le couvre-feu se termine à 6h donc toujours possible de profiter des petits matins sur les terrasses. Qu’en pensez-vous des nouvelles mesures ?
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Morning light at Le Nemours. At least curfew ends at 6am so we can still enjoy early mornings on a terrasse! What do you think of the new measures?
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#glitteringparis #lenemours #placecolette #parisjetaime

HOORAY FOR 20K ✨ Nearly 4 years ago, I stood on

HOORAY FOR 20K ✨

Nearly 4 years ago, I stood on the beach in Marseille, in front of the most incredible sunset I’ve ever seen, my then boyfriend trying to help me light sparklers to take a picture to celebrate hitting 10k followers on Christmas Eve. It was so windy, the lighter and the sparklers kept going out, so once we got this picture (swipe to see), we called it quits and headed back home to get warm.

At the time, I had bought several packs of sparklers as I didn’t know if my photo idea would work, and I kept them with the idea to take a similar photo when I reached 20k. It’s incredible to think of all that has happened between now and then, and I’m so grateful to those of you who have stuck around- the ones whose Instagram handles have now become familiar, and the ones who have just joined this little community. (it’s also incredible that I managed not to lose the sparklers!)

I chose the name “the glittering unknown” because to me it evokes the feeling of being by the sea and looking at the sun glittering on the water, out to the horizon which seems so close and yet so far. It’s a reminder that the unknown doesn’t need to be scary- it can bring you to the most amazing of places, like it has for me. Thank you for joining me on this journey ✨ #glitteringparis #parisjetaime #20k 📸 @leahtravels

Les premières feuilles rouges 🍁 hâte de voir

Les premières feuilles rouges 🍁 hâte de voir des autres coins de la ville habillés si joliment !
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Spotted: the first red leaves 🍁 can’t wait to see the other corners of the city dressed in their autumnal best!
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#glitteringparis #autumninparis #feuillesdautomne #ruedeseine #parisjetaime

“One day I’ll fly away...” 🎶 Rue de Rivol

“One day I’ll fly away...” 🎶
Rue de Rivoli on a calm morning. What do you think of the street becoming reserved for cyclists and taxis? Personally I’m a fan, I love being able to cycle nearly everywhere. 🚲
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Rue de Rivoli au petit matin. Que pensez-vous du fait que la rue soit réservée aux cyclists et aux taxis ? Perso j’en suis fan, j’adore pouvoir aller partout en vélo 🚲
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#glitteringparis #ruederivoli #chasinglight #parisjetaime #paris

Instagram vs. Reality: #therealemilyinparis Okay

Instagram vs. Reality: #therealemilyinparis

Okay so! When I initially posted about the series Emily in Paris, I just wanted to talk about it because the show shares my name. I thought the hysteria about the show would die down in a few days… wow was I wrong. So, I’ve decided to inject a little humor into it, in the spirit of the @expatriates_magazine memes about real experiences in Paris.

Those who have watched the show will recognize the door to Emily’s office- swipe to see what a real workday looks like for this Emily in Paris #freelancelife 👩🏻‍💻

📸@leahtravels #glitteringparis #galeriefourtin #palaisroyal #emilyinparis #parisjetaime

Une balade au petit matin - connaissez-vous la lib

Une balade au petit matin - connaissez-vous la librairie anglophone qui se trouve sur cette rue ? ✨
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Early morning walks- do you know the English-language bookshop on this street? Check out my stories to find out! 📚
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#glitteringparis #flaneur #quartierlatin #bookshop #seemyparis

Les couleurs d’automne font un cadre idéal pour

Les couleurs d’automne font un cadre idéal pour la Sorbonne 🍂
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The autumn colors make the perfect frame for the Sorbonne 🍂 can’t wait for more beautiful leaves around the city! #glitteringparis #autumninparis #lasorbonne

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