You've Got Paris Maps!

Do you get lost in Paris?
My first year after moving to Paris I got lost all the time.

As an inveterate map collector (I don't drive, just collect maps) I dreamed of someday creating my own Paris maps.

A Paris dish towel map (from Un Dimanche a Paris - 14 euros) is an essential for the map-obsessed.

I've flirted with this goofy biscuit map box (Paris version in Monoprix) for way too long. Have you?

Another goofy map online shows charcuterie floating round l'ile Saint Louis.

Longed for La Mere de Famille's illustrated map of Paris candy box forever.

Caramel maps of France hold a special place in my heart. Too special. I broke a filling last week eating a caramel. If you need a good Parisian dentist let me know - Dr. Michel Krumholz is your man.

On occasion I've drawn some Paris maps.

Even Paris macaron maps.

After 9 months of trial and error I'm thrilled to share a NEW subscription letter in my Etsy shop - PARIS STREET MAPS! .

Ta Da!

May's map is rue du Cherche-Midi - a street I could never spell until 8-10 visits doing map research.

Did you know major French star Gerard Depardieu owns a fish store on rue du Cherche-Midi? You might catch a glimpse of him if you follow my map.

Where can you get the perfect light Frenchie bistro lunch after browsing/shopping at Le Bon Marche?
On rue du Cherche-Midi merely a block away of course.

Early stages of creating the Paris maps proved a nightmare of sorts...ahem.

Moving right along.

Finding the right typography for a map is no piece of cake.

Falling in love with curly French ecriture was a Big mistake.

The boys at the copy shop (Team PB) said I needed more guys on the map = The perfect Dad's day gift!

Do you love Paris Maps?
Do you have a favorite street I should walk down and discover for you? PLEASE tell all in the comments.

Included in the printed Paris map letter will be a tip sheet with shopping and eating suggestions. Nearby Metro stations indicated.
I hope you'll have as much fun as I am rediscovering Paris!
Cheers Carolg