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I've always believed that the best part of travel is the people you get to meet along the way. This was true in my 20's and 30's and especially true now that I'm in my 40's. Therefore I would like to begin this little pictorial with the meeting of non oth...  

with the most gracious of PuristS who always finds time to slip away from work and greet visitors. It looks like you had a wonderful time, and certainly this is a fine time of the year to visit. My wife and I salute you and yours! Cazalea ...  

A great story, gorgeous city, one of my favorites. I can feel the warmth & friendship you have for Nicolas. Of course your beautiful wife to share life with. Cheers!

quite a few places I recognise Thanks for sharing. CC

Thanks for sharing. Best, SF

Wonderful shots, amazing city, Nico gracious as ever. Glad you had a good time.

you're both a fellow Bruin and a 'traitor' from across town. How did they let you in??? Shouldn't that be automatic DQ?

... I'll be a winner on November 19th regardless of who wins

A split household. We should meet next time I'm in LA.

Nico is like visiting a horological monument. Magical. Thanks gor sharing your journey. Bill

I used to live in SoCal for many years and went to UCLA & USC for my undergraduate and graduate studies respectively... a "traitor" on both accounts When Nico found out that I used to live and work in SoCal he asked if I had met any of the other SoCal Pur... 

Any plans to come to Paris during Xmas?

I need to go to work and relax for a while

Great city with absolutely inexhaustible amount of charm and secrets topped with Purist No1 Ahh such fond memories started to roll Thank you for this voyage Best D

I'm sure you would miss the charm of the city & soon you would visit again !! Best, mahesh.,

Thank you for all the photos -- very Kool. Your wife has a great place and the pistachio looks and probably tastes even better. Alias, I was only in Paris once-- a great and beautiful city.

.. it\'s often to a magic collection, not to forget his great hospitality AND horological knowledge ! Such a visit in the City of Lights, my fav European one ( next to my honetown), always is something to enjoy, to remember and hopefully to be re-lived so... 

... Of all the fine photographs, the Pub Gay Lussac is not only Amanico's Office, it is one of the best landmarks of the fifth andisement. C'est Bon! - Scott

...Cats hate bags. - Scott

I've lived my first 25 years in Paris and it's still my #1 place in my heart even if I've been now abroad for several years. It's good that there are meet ups within the group I'd be glad to meet some of you guys and share some of ma passion around watche... 

So as to enjoy wonderful places, often excellent food (of course it dépends where you go... ), and we are lucky to be able to see Nico from time to time. No too often actually because his agenda is rather busy (the gentleman needs time to make all these p... 

Thank you for sharing these shots! Paris, a place to visit repeatedly.... And I see you meet Vlad and survived... Watch you neck! Best Blomman

It was a pleasure to meet you and your wife, here in Paris. Feeding the long tradition of PuristS' hospitality all over the world. A great moment to be re lived! All the best, Nicolas

And can attest to his kindness and generosity of spirit!

Visiting Paris is always special .... visiting Vlad in Paris is just out of the ordinary Bim

.. work is killing me ... the business is going well but i really have to work hard now ... . Not sure if i will make it to Paris this year ... :-( Bim

Missed the golden hues of the leaves but enjoyed the time I was there with great company... Maybe next year! KR

Thanks for letting us join you. But shopping for father-in-law gifts at a knife shop? Brave man, you are

But then he really liked his gift once I explained how special the Laguiole knives were and that he needed to give me a coin in return. And now he doesn't want to use it because he doesn't want to ruin it

Really beautiful journey you took us through, thanks! Great that you met Nicolas, I'm sure you had a great time! S

Your Paris looks beautiful.

I looked up the Cafe on the internet, looks very inviting. Thanks to this forum Paris seems a very familiar city now, I learned about a few places to visit. Best regards Edward