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Having heard many great things about the hot breakfast spot Claus, I couldn’t wait to experience it for myself. Located just around the corner from Palais Royal, it was the perfect place to begin my first full day in Paris. I met Lindsey there just as they opened…we had made a reservation, which I highly recommend.  My mouth started watering upon entering, faced with a wall of pastries and goodies. We were ushered to the sun-filled dining room upstairs and got the choice window spot, score! I had to pause and get some shots of the interior…the mix of color and modern simplicity was so refreshing. The menu had a plethora of excellent options – I opted for the muesli + soft boiled egg, my new favorite (check out that adorable egg warmer…they sell them)! The coffee was delicious, supplied by none other than the renowned Coutume Café. It was such an enjoyable morning, and I’m happy to report Claus lived up to the hype!

Claus | 14 Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau 75001 Paris 

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Hello friends! I’m so happy to be back from France + cannot wait to share more of my adventures–my journey was truly transformative. Having never traveled alone internationally, I pushed my boundaries and found myself outside of my comfort zone often, which I highly recommend. It exposed me to wonderful new experiences, and reaffirmed my self confidence and strength. While it was tough to say goodbye to my French family and friends for now, returning home to my hubby + children was emotional and joyful. As I unpack, get organized, and spend time with my family, I’m very excited to share more with you and promise to do so promptly! In the meantime, you can check out my #fleurishinginfrance instagram feed for a preview…this shot was taken by the lovely Ashley Ludaescher!

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The time has come…I may already be en route by the time you read this! It’s been far too long since my last trip to France, and I’m beyond excited to visit with my family + friends, some of whom I’ve yet to meet! My first few days will be spent in the lovely Loire Valley, followed by Paris, where I’m renting an apartment. I’ll be on haitus from the blog while I’m gone, (the longest break I’ve taken from it in almost four years). If you’re in need of a french fix, you can always browse my francophilia + paris archives, and of course, I’ll have much more to share upon my return. In the meantime, you can follow my beautiful adventure on instagram + twitter, via the hashtag #fleurishinginfrance.

À tout à l’heure!