Cherchez la femme

A new film has as its title an age-old French adage, cherchez la femme: no matter what the problem, there's usually a woman behind it!

Ice cream parler

Ice cream sculptures in a display case in a Magnum shop window glisten like jewelry.

Fête de la Musique

Today as every year since 1982, live music will be on street corners, in squares, and pouring out of cafés and bars as the entire city is transformed into a giant stage. Pick a neighborhood and stroll.

(Most public transportation will be running all night)

- Search "Fête de la Musique 2017" online for programs -

 

Spritzing

Aperol Spritz, the light, fizzy Italian import that bullied the Mojito out as Paris' favorite summer terrace drink.

(See Nouveautés for recipe)

Street party

 

Packed terraces, live music, and spontaneous street parties signal summer has truly arrived.

Colors and textures

 

Window display of a boutique that sells fabrics on the Left Bank.

Tea al fresco

Late afternoon tea-and-scones French style on the gardens of an ancient church.

The Tea Caddy

14 rue Saint-Julien le Pauvre 75005