A sunny terrace

 A café terrace on a midsummer afternoon. 

 

Green Fairy Friday

Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder.

 

Above: at the counter of historic Montmartre café/bar Au Rêve

 

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Dubbed "The Green Fairy" due to its supposed hallucinogenic effects and re-legalized in 2011, absinthe is often associated with artists,writers and as a preferred apéritif of Vincent Van Gogh.

Waiter Wednesday

 

Paris waiters, waiting. 

 

Table Tuesday

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

 

Divine design

Though many of Paris' churches were destroyed during the French Revolution, many have survived.

 Above: inside l'Église Saint-Germain-des-Prés w/its elaborate pulpit 

 

Floral Friday

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

 

Wine Wednesday

 

 

A simple steak frites on a June afternoon.

 

 Tonton de la Butte

62 rue Caulaincourt 75018

 

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Entrées (not shown):

Os à moelle

Terrine en croûte

 

Plats:

Entrecôtes w/purée de pommes de terres; frites maison; Sauce Béarnaise