Lane remnant

Besides buildings untold numbers of tiny lanes went the way of the horse-drawn carriage during the 19th century Haussmann Renovation.

Daily breads

Some crunchy reasons to get going in the morning.

Reception

A small wedding party gathers at the foot of a Montmartre stairway.

Sacré blanc!

On the steps of the Basilique du Sacré-Coeur a living statue-mime works the crowds.

Back to back

This weekend saw two big reasons to celebrate:

1) Bastille Day Saturday July 14th
2) France's exciting Coupe du Monde win on Sunday

Below: in a surge of unbridled patriotism France proudly celebrates winning The World Cup.
Shortly after the game thousands began to stream into the streets

- More photos in upcoming August newsletter -

Beating the heat

Rounds of icy drinks in the shade at sophisticated Monsieur Bleu with its views of the Eiffel Tower across the river.

Monsieur Bleu

20 avenue de New York 75116

Books and more

The Musée d'Art Naïf at Halle Saint Pierre always has something unusual going on.

Halle Saint Pierre

- bookstore / coffee shop / museum -

2 rue Ronsard 75018