Snow

 

 

A light snowfall.

 

Throwback Thursday

 

 

The Olympics took over Paris last summer.

 

Above: cyclists pedal up rue Lepic, passing #54 where Vincent van Gogh once lived with his brother Theo

Window Wednesday

A window decorated with stuffed animals and a photograph of New York buildings.

 

Tuesday Tea

 

Warm colors, hot tea, a chilly November day.

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What's in the bag?

When ordering tea at most traditional Paris cafés, as opposed to tea rooms, a selection of tea bags to choose from will be brought to the table. The teas will usually range from classical blends to herbal infusions a.k.a. tisanes which usually include tilleul and chamomile. Popular brands: Mariage Frères, Dammann Frères, Thé du Hammam, Kusmi Tea, TWG Tea (Ritz Hotel boutique) - BPJ

 

Mona Monday

 

 

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Pie-in-the-face Mona

A fun exhibition on a narrow Marais side street. 

 Ended November 16

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FINAL DAY: all weekend and thru Monday November 18:

Montmartre's unique annual Portes Ouvertes des ateliers d'artistes: from Anvers to Abbesses, when artists open their private ateliers to the public and Parisians and visitors alike roam the streets, stairways and hills, maps in hand, searching hidden addresses and local art.

101 Artistes - 63 Ateliers

 Thank you organizers and Mairie du 18ème

 

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Impromptu

An unexpected rehearsal inside the church of Notre-Dame-des-Blancs-Manteaux in the Marais district.

Table Tuesday

View over tables at Café Hugo on Place des Vosges.