Vintage CHANEL

Trending in Paris right now is vintage CHANEL, and the few shops lucky enough to carry bags, clothing and jewelry get cleaned out before they can restock.

Above: this petit sac-necklace combo went quickly

Wall art

A painting under an archway adds an inspiring touch to this crumbling wall.

Reflections

Contemporary steel orbs are a stark contrast to the architecture reflected onto their surfaces.

French vanilla

It's tea time in Paris, and for milles feuilles and more, master pâtissier-chocolatier Jacques Genin has few rivals.

Art café

Morning coffee and art co-mingle in a spacious community café-gallery at the foot of The Basilica of Sacré Coeur.

[Exhibited artists have included enfant terrible and Warhol protégé Jean-Michel Basquiat]

 

Halle Saint-Pierre

2 rue Ronsard 75018

End of an era?

Schnabel-esque, used ashtrays compete for space on a blanket at a vide-grenier sidewalk sale.

Window dressing

A giant cat's head balanced atop a dress adds a fun touch to this window display.