Throwback Thursday

 

Memories of Provence in summer.

 

Above: Bandol's morning market w/its cafés on the port

 

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3 hours (or less) from Paris

 

Paris - Marseille

(around 24 trains per day) 

 From Paris: high-speed TGV from Gare de Lyon; then TER regional train Marseille to Bandol

 

Woof Wednesday

 

 

Spotted on the Left Bank.

Treeful Tuesday

 Arches and a sunny terrace in the Jardin du Palais-Royal.

 

Montmartre Monday

 A portrait artist perched above a bustling café scene below.

 

Sit-down Saturday

Dogs with friends.

Floral Friday

 

 

Pink today. Gone tomorrow.

 

Still time to see magnificent magnolia trees in bloom in Paris parks and squares, but not for long.

Thespian Thursday

Caught in the act.

 

A masked actor hands out leaflets at a metro entrance in Montmartre.

 

Théâtre Funambule

53 rue des Saules 75018 

  

Below: from Le Bal des Voleurs

A comedy (in French)

  

                                                 photo image: Le Funambule

 

 

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 Montmartre is dotted with intimate theaters (typically under 100-150 seats) with an authentic, off-the-main-drag charm often featuring contemporary plays, comedy, and emerging companies and playwrights. These small neighborhood venues tucked away in some of the most picturesque and upscale parts of the butte - near the Moulin de la Galette, on leafy squares... - make for delightful evenings that usually end somewhere nearby for drinks or even a late dinner and lively discussion. For the latest shows, tickets, or any changes, be sure to check official sites. - BPJ