4 September 2023

Mocha Monday


Back in Paris, stocking up.

Above: an after-market coffee on a Montmartre café terrace

 

3 September 2023

Life's a beach




 

Paris Plages, that traffic-free summer respite that follows the river starting near Pont Marie all the way to Pont Neuf, and beyond, ends today.

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Live music, games/activities for kids and families, shaded areas to reflect and relax, potted palm trees, ice cream stands, pétanque spaces, dancing, Swedish gym, Jardin de Brume water mist along the way to cool off, food and drink, photo exhibitions

1 September 2023

Le retour


 September marks La Rentrée all over France when life returns (almost) to normal.

Above: on lively market street rue Montorgueil

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Rentrée scolaire / back-to-school: September 4th

 

1 August 2023

Beach bum

 
 
Paris Plages
Not a real beach, but better than nothing at all.
 
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Ends Sunday September 3
 
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Bonnes vacances à tous! - BPJ

🥳

31 July 2023

Monday blues


 Familiar blue façade of café/resto Au Rocher de Cancale on rue Montorgueil.

 

28 July 2023

Floral Friday

 

CAFÉ PARISIEN

Fresh products - homemade - at all hours

 

27 July 2023