Saint Joan of Arc

Jeanne d'Arc, "The Maid of Orléans," astride a golden steed facing the Left Bank and soon-to-be-setting sun.

Turning red

A bright red pouch bag by British designer J.W. Anderson in the window at Colette.

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Helena Almeida

"Corpus" is an extraordinary exhibition of photography and sketches by Portuguese artist Helena Almeida at the Jeu de Paume til May 22.

Angelina

 Enduring luxury, l'art de vivre: Angelina's tea room remains a favorite of tourists, cinéastes and celebrities. Below, an array of just some of their artful pastries.

 

Model shoot

It's Fashion Week and model shoots are turning up in unexpected nooks, with Montmartre particularly busy.

 

Above: fake snow and pine trees set the scene for an ad for men's ski wear

Cubism, from above

The sun finally put in an appearance, bathing these garret apartment rooftops in a soft afternoon light.

Cheese as art

Créations by Laurent Dubois, winner Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2000, best cheesemaker in the world.

Bottom photo: oui, that's black truffle