Mona Monday

 The secret smile unmasked? 

Sit-down Saturday

 A medieval backdrop enhances coffee and conversation.

Fountain Friday

 A sun-drenched fountain on Place des Vosges, through trees. 

Thoughtful Thursday

 

A late-night, almost meditative hush.

Wheels Wednesday

 Vintage blue… One cobblestone at a time.

Above: a Bugatti Type 35 (or high-quality replica) steals the scene
 

Tête Tuesday

 Head chef.

Above: two heads are better than one

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Repost

Mocha Monday

 

 

Looking back: first light, first coffees and sea air on a French port. 

Saturday sizzle

 

 

August draws to a close, vacationers return, and so do Paris' vibrant open-air markets.

Above: rôtisserie in full swing w/spire of Notre-Dame reflected in the window

 

Fashion Friday

 Fashion to die for.

Thursday threesome

Empty chairs as evening starts to fall.

Window Wednesday

Steinlen's black cat in a window, waiting. 

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“Tournée du Chat Noir”
Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
(1859–1923) 

Tête-à-tête Tuesday

 Recently vacated chairs tell a story.

Mocha Monday

 

The cup alone made this Japanese-inspired French pâtisserie-tea salon worth a linger.

 Above: petal-kissed rhubarb tarte du jour

Niwa

56 rue Vaneau 75007

Last days Calder

ALEXANDER CALDER

(1898-1976)

 

Rêver en équilibre / Dream in Balance

Fondation Louis Vuitton

Ends Sunday August 16, 2026 

 

Scenic Saturday

 

Mediterranean high.

Above: from the top of the village of Èze, one of the prettiest spots on the Côte d'Azur

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3 hours (or less) from Paris

 

Recommended: fly/drive

 

PARIS - ÈZE 

Direct flight (1-hr 25 min) to Nice + car rental (30-min drive to Èze)

Bonnes Vacances

 ⛱️⛱️⛱️⛱️

Floral Friday

 

Columns of Notre-Dame de Lorette, through flowers.

Thoughtful Thursday

 

Paws and ponder.

Above: contemplating life's big questions... and maybe dinner

 

Window Wednesday

 Summer reading, best accessory en vacances.

Terrace Tuesday

 

 

In the red... with fringe benefits. 

 

 

Market Monday

 Pre-vacances load-up of apéro supplies at the Batignolles weekly organic market.

 Below: relaxing among stalls

 

 

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Sadly, Pistache, a neighborhood favorite for apéros entre amis, is permanently closed, but the apéro culture in Batignolles, an easy walking distance from Montmartre, remains alive/well, revolving around cozy wine bars, lively sidewalk terraces and local bistros. Here are just a few. Check if open in August:

 

Les Batignolles

vibrant, local, trendy neighborhood scenes 

 

Le Comptoir des Batignolles

casual, friendly with high tables and lively neighborhood feel
 

La Villa Batignolles

popular spot for relaxed evening drinks and a welcoming terrace
 

Le Bistrot de Cinéastes

cocktail bar near Place de Clichy with a speakeasy style  

 

Instants Vins Batignolles

classic, welcoming wine bar with heavy focus on high-quality pairings and a community feel

 

 

Serene Saturday

It's August in Paris, when time slows.

Above: the luxury of bicyling through the city on empty streets