Window Wednesday

 A rack of cards inside the window of a papeterie on the Left Bank.

 

Mocha Monday

 

Morning mocha in the shadow of a castle in the breathtaking Loire Valley.

3 hours (or less) from Paris

 

A shady square

 

Magical light

Morning

Montmartre

 

Floral Friday

 

A flowery interlude at a Montmartre café.

 

Tarte Tuesday

 

A modern take on the upside-down (cinnamon-free) bistro classic, Tarte Tatin with creme fraîche on the side. Of course.

 

Mocha Monday

Back in Paris, stocking up.

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

 

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