Cemetery path

Soon this small cemetery will be filled with relatives of the deceased bearing flowers in observance of All Souls Day.

 

Fall foliage

 

Spectacular autumn colors of the Tuileries Gardens.

Le Gabin

 

Multi-colored tables and chairs brighten up the sidewalk terrace of a Montmartre bistrot named for iconic French cinéma star Jean Gabin.

 

 

Au bout de soufflé

Few pleasures compare to tucking into a soaring soufflé, fresh from the oven.

Above: savory classic cheese; basil, almonds, jambon de bayonne

 

Le Récamier

4 rue Récamier 75007

 

Café du Temple

A corner café-restaurant touts some of its offerings on an opaque black mirror.
"Chef susceptible" printed on the right warns that the cook is particularly sensitive - so please don't rile him.

Transcendent

A winding staircase dominates a resplendent bar area.

Above: a cocktail maison topped with shaved chocolate tastes as good as it looks; view from above

Hotel Saint James
 43 Avenue Bugeaud 75116

Courtyard fountain

Fountain in front courtyard of the Hotel Saint James.