Julie

Julie

@wellturnedwords

Julie

Often writing. Sometimes baking. Always building community. Usually planning a trip.

Oak Park, IL

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The place for macs in Le Marais.
Lovely bags made from sturdy, upcycled and recycled texti... more
There are several different Fleux shops, all on rue Saint... more
A converted train line with dozens of artisans and crafts... more
Wander into the birthplace of Manouche/Gypsy Jazz, in Sai... more
Cozy, cool, comfortable. Excellent breakfast. A Superior ... more
Taxidermy and entomology wonderland. Difficult to not tak... more
Largest covered market within Paris Saint-Ouen Flea Marke... more
Multi-story pharmacy with every brand imaginable and incr... more
Rec'd by a Francophile friend, Tom Holland went there. Go... more
I wouldn't care if the Frenchest French person told me th... more
Smoked vanilla. Who knew? Order in French and they pop a ... more
I don't know how people decide which boulangeries are the... more
If you don’t have a res, wait in No Entry, the speakeasy ... more
Cafe/bar/urban farm and a great stop for lunch
We <3 mustard. In the 8th.
"Tombées du Camion specialises in finding large quantitie... more
Thrift shops with many around the city, maybe 30?, so hit... more
Le Merveilleux is a meringue treat that is indeed marvelo... more
Pâtisserie and tea salon in the Marais - charmante.
I'll never not think about the stained glass. Be sure to ... more
Nonprofit and market for upcycled arts and crafts.
The line is a bummer but understandable. If you have a bo... more
Today
Far less moribund than you'd think. A cool (ha) option on... more
Worth the wait. Worth getting two.
The least general general store.
Try to go at night when there's a concert.
Popular. Crowded. Fun.
A heckuva fun hike with a beachy payoff.
Deliciously eerie and lovely.