Floral Friday

 On a grassy slope beneath the Basilica on a June day.

 

Market Monday

 

Seasonal fruit and tomatoes star at busy Marché d'Aligre.

 

Sit-down Saturday

A good read on a quiet afternoon.

 

Table Tuesday

 

 

Today's table is at fashionista mecca Loulou, where glimpses of the Eiffel Tower with views over the Tuileries Gardens enhanced a perfect long lunch.

 

LOULOU

107 rue de Rivoli 75001

Musique en fête

Don't forget that this evening, and once again, Paris -  and all of France - is immersed in the vibrant celebration of La Fête de la Musique. Wander through any neighborhood and experience an array of musical styles as diverse as the offerings in a bustling boulangerie. Bonne Fête! - BPJ

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Paris Fête de la Musique 2025

Savory Saturday

 

 

Did you say, lunch?

 

Tonton de la Butte

62 rue Caulaincourt 75018

 

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Entrées:

Deux-courgettes gaspacho

Accras de morue

 

Plat:

Côte de boeuf (for sharing)

Frites maison

 

 

Fountain Friday

One of four identical stone fountains on Place des Vosges.

Behind, Parisians picnic on the grass.

 

 

Sipping Saturday

 Champagne for two on a sunny Montmartre terrace.

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 "I only drink champagne on two occasions: when I am in love and when I am not." - Coco Chanel

 

Floral Friday

 

Fiery red blooms and matching awnings steal the show on a sunny day in June.

 

Twosome Tuesday

 

 

A perfect tiny table for two.

 

Waiter Wednesday

 

Paris waiters, waiting. 

 

Table Tuesday

 A group of pigeons descend on a café terrace in search of crumbs left behind.

 

Floral Friday

Wandering at the Marché aux fleurs on Île de la Cité.

 

Mocha Monday

 

 

Getting caught up on note cards waiting for a friend. 

 

Café on a square

 

Paris' countless cafés are, for many, a hallmark of the city.

Above: a sunny June morning brings out tables and chairs

 

 

Floral Friday

 

Flowers get finishing touches through an open window.

A safe distance

Three plates away from each other.

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Merci Caroline

June bug

A windowful of coccinelles - "les bêtes à bon Dieu" - in the 11th arrondissement.

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Sighting a ladybug is said to bring good luck. One story goes that in medieval France just as an innocent man was about to be beheaded, one landed on his neck, and his life was spared. - BPJ

Music en fête

Today is the 37th Fête de la Musique when Paris turns into a giant street party heralding in the first day of summer.

Venues / Programs

Above: dinner and jazz at La Chope des Puces

122 rue des Rosiers 93400 Saint-Ouen
Tel: 01 40 11 28 80

Jazz Manouche Sundays 2 p.m.-7 p.m.

- Call ahead for scheduled dinner/jazz evenings -

Last burst of spring

A tree of blossoms in the Marais district.