Cake rafts

Among this Easter's pastry creations at La Grande Épicerie were "lifesaver" cakes with chocolate eggs, a dessert worthy of applause as it's brought to the table.

Studded door

Paris doors are famous for their simplicity and beauty.

Abbesses station

For many the canopied Abbesses métro station entrance symbolizes Paris.

Joyeuses Pâques

 

 

After a rain and hope springs fresh on a new day.

 

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A Happy and Joyous Easter to one/all

 

Tea and more

Upstairs at gourmet tea room Mariage Frères on the Left Bank.

Fougasse Friday

A boulanger works quickly to shape olive fougasses, large pretzel-like flatbreads that originated in Provence. For Good Friday larger ones will have seven holes representing the face of Jesus Christ.

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.