Canalside

 

View across the water at the Canal Saint-Martin.

 

Sign of the times

 

 

Large mural of a runny nose on the side of a building next to the Canal Saint-Martin.

Lineup

Watching from a bridge as the Canal Saint-Martin gets temporarily drained.

Canalside

Spring weather inspires a stop for brunch along the Canal Saint-Martin.

Feels like Cuba

A hidden alleyway leads to Afro-Caribbean vibe Le Comptoir Général.

Order at the bar then sink into a shabby armchair or couch in one of its open spaces.

Portrait of a Lady

A portrait of a Grande Dame, part of a photography exhibition by her grandson, seems to be keeping tabs at the famed Hôtel du Nord.