What's Changed At Hotel de Ville? - Paris Olympics

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[@JaySwanson]

If you miss the giveaway (or you just want to go ahead and book right now) be sure to use my link and jump on tour with Fat Tire in Paris or anywhere else in Europe they have tours! fas.st/t/xTeG22a5

[@melissaartistry6041]

I am personally besotted with the Eiffel Tower. The iron work is amazing and to think it was only originally meant to be temporary is mind blowing. Imagine Paris today without it?! It's probably not the done thing to want to climb it , too "touristy" but the views from it and sheer scale of the architecture is a must in my book. I love how the one time I visited Paris I was able to find my way alone on foot just by orientating myself by where I was in relation to her 😊 My dream is to live in Paris where I can see it from my tiny apartment balcony 🥰

[@dfrankpgh]

I often look up the cafes and restaurants you visit on Google maps and it was so funny to see the pictures of the reviews of Le Peloton with you in the background or a picture of Cooper up on the wall of the cafe. Looks like a great place!

[@x1928]

Yup, can't wait to finish my marathon August 10th at Hotel de Ville :)

[@user-rn6xk3cx4v]

Great video! Loved the tidbit about the marathon mirroring the women's march to Versailles.

[@andyshacks7812]

Great to see the Peleton again. I think that’s an excellent touch that they’re commemorating the women’s march on Versailles in the marathon. That’s going to be great!

[@auntiemjo]

Loved the lunch bench. ❤

[@user-mx6zc1lh2m]

so charming and a bit sassy - love it

[@JaySwanson]

Thanks!

[@BlueSkyGuitar2]

Yep, looks like late 80's / early 90's dental office - spot on! Love the fact that you highlight the latest fashion trends out of Paris!

[@EmileVictor]

Every time I ride past Hotel de Ville I feel those big billboards they put out look like they've been faded by the sun. Strange design choice.

[@JaySwanson]

Very

[@cmandersontenor]

I went to Peleton and had the sun dried tomato and goat cheese. I recreate it here in Germany as often as I can.

[@JaySwanson]

so good!

[@user-pm9zu3vr6e]

LOVE the “vibe” when you’re around Jess …. Just saying 😊😊

[@JaySwanson]

She's good for me =D

[@shaimaahafez6286]

I love Jess, she is so sweet. Also you've been working so hard on your health, it's time to drop the coke Jay.

[@frutilupisgonzalez1601]

Me and my family will be going to the Olympics this year, I've been watching your videos (and The Frenchies' videos) since we booked the tickets. Would be so cool if we were to run into any of you celebrities!

[@JaySwanson]

That is awesome! Have fun, and if you see me, say hi!

[@susanlassiterlampley14]

I always reoommend Fat Tire Tour Company. They're solid!

[@JaySwanson]

They're a lot of fun

[@kellymeredithdc7436]

I was wondering if you were still going to the Peleton? I havent seen you there in a while. I loved visiting there a few years ago.

[@iJMultiplication]

How about an update episode with Paul and Le Peloton Cafe? But I do respect that you probably would like to keep your regular haunts private. Cheers to the daily episodes for however long they last.

[@JaySwanson]

You'll see them soon in a giveaway video !

[@flatironnewyork]

That is so freaking cool about the women's marathon, it's so poetic

[@sarahmorris1404]

Jess would love a bike tour with you!

[@JaySwanson]

Go jump on the giveaway toute de suite! instagram.com/reel/C5Iz3vEIc9z/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

[@user-sage-king]

Thought the Hotel de Ville was destroyed during the Paris commune’s time and rebuilt after?

[@JaySwanson]

Burned and rebuilt but I don't think it was totally destroyed? Could be wrong about that though

[@RH1812]

It’s a sliding blocks puzzle is what it is 🍷

[@TheCarlrivera]

The decor on the facade of hotel is surprisingly unsophisticated for most of the campaigns and decor I’ve seen them do elsewhere and recently

[@JaySwanson]

Yeah, hoping for some leveling up

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Paris is the kind of city where municipality feels…elevated somehow.

[@rypb16]

Isn’t a big chunk of the city under construction and scaffolding?

[@hbeerman372]

🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃

[@jross4622]

As a flag nerd, I gotta ask. What's the flag that's flying way up high at 6:54 ? I think it's yellow?

[@JaySwanson]

That's BHV, the department store. Their color is orange!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

2:58 JUMPSCARE in the background

[@davesenglish]

Gezzz...two votes for Concord and twice is has BARELY lost!!! 😡

[@JaySwanson]

It'll happen eventually I'm sure!

[@DarkSentencer]

Comment for the algorithm *tips hat*

[@JaySwanson]

Gracias🥂

[@didierarnoult]

Thank you for your interest in our town. I'm a Parisian and I've just discovered this hideous and useless cladding on the façade of the town hall, which also represents a non-productive expense. Thank you Madame Hidalgo for this new turd.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

First on the agenda is the women’s marathon being slay and then second is rooting for Pauly Poo.

[@JaySwanson]

Gonna root the hardest