New York: A Little Prince’s Guide to the Galaxy 🌌

📖 Albertine 🌌 Stargazing at the French Bookstore A “top-tier” romance hidden in an Upper East Side mansion 🟦As soon as you step into the Payne Whitney Mansion, you’re blinded by the opulence—oil paintings, harps, chandeliers, the hallmarks of old money. Further in lies the bookstore, with an unassuming entrance. 🟦The store is small but packed with books. The narrow aisles make the space feel a bit cramped. Head straight up to the second floor to admire the stunning ceiling: circles within circles, a night sky dotted with stars. The Milky Way and constellations intertwine, complemented by pleated lights resembling book pages, adding a unique charm. Interestingly, this romantic design isn’t French but a replica of the music room ceiling in Munich’s Villa Stuck. 🟦Exiting the bookstore, turn left to find the Little Prince statue. The direction he faces is the Metropolitan Museum of Art, making it a perfect spot for a quick visit. #CosmicRomance #LittlePrince #NewYork #Manhattan #MetMuseum #TravelTips #DesignSense #HiddenGems #Bookstore #CityWalk