Tête de mule

 

"Tête de mule" means obstinate and these artisan "tourtes de meule" from a bakery in the Pigalle district remain obstinately (and thankfully) in demand for many a breakfast table, and more.

 France: a culture of bread - BPJ

Intersection

Where rue de Lappe meets rue d la Roquette in the Bastille district.

 

 

A Paris croissant

Getting it straight. Not curved.

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Floral Friday

The golden dome of Les Invalides from the gardens of the Musée Rodin.

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 Just in time for La Fête des Mères / Mother's Day in France

 Sunday May 29, 2022

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A Paris planche

 

 

Once a rarity, the planche mixte, perfect for a sharing apéro or even a light meal, seems to be everywhere - and some of the best are at local cafés and wine bars.

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Marais morning

 

An early start on rue des Écouffes in the heart of the old Jewish quarter.

Farewell to frescoes

 

 

Iconic Montmartre street artist Radhia Novat, better known as Miss.Tic, has passed on.

 

May 22, 2022

 

R.I.P.

 

Above: De mes fraques je fais des fresques - I make frescoes of my pranks