All Souls Sunday

 

 

It's La Toussaint, a national holiday, when departed loved ones are remembered.

 

 Above: grave near the family of Henri Sanson, notorious executioner who helmed the guillotine 

Spooky Saturday

 

Happy Halloween 2026 

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Thoughtful Thursday

 

 

The art of sitting.

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In Paris, claiming a table on a terrace is almost a philosophy. One doesn’t sit down merely to turn it into a quick pit stop - that’s what the counters are for. Even there, no one will offer a gentle hint that it’s time to move along, no unspoken eviction once the cup or glass is empty.

The man on the terrace has probably been there the better part of the morning. He knows he is free to remain as long as he needs: to contemplate, to drift into thought. If he wants to disappear into a book, work on his laptop, or simply sit and let time pass, no one will mind. His small table is his for as long as he requires it. And that, of course, is the whole point - the particular pleasure of being alone without feeling lonely, perfectly content in one’s own tiny space, unbothered, lost in thought. Or not. - BPJ

Tabletop Tuesday

 

 

Too cold to sit outside.

 

Mona Monday

 Mona as a stare-case.

Sit-down Sunday

A little piece of Portugal on a quiet Montmartre backstreet.

Groceries and Coffee 

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Paris is back on CET (Central European Time) today 

Sipping Saturday

 

 

 

Vineyard views + a quiet moment in the Clos Montmartre before glasses are filled. 

Foliage Friday

Inside the Vignes du Clos Montmartre, Paris' last working vineyard.

Terrace Tuesday

 And just like that, it was autumn.

Sitting Saturday

 Best seat in town?

Floral Friday

 Flowers for the table.

 

Marching Monday

 

 

This year's Fête des Vendanges celebrations came and went as Montmartre marched to its own beat.

 

More photos November newsletter

 

 

Below: tourists clink glasses at the end of a long and festive day

Sit-down Sunday

 Waiting for a waiter to notice he's there.

Fête Friday

Feeling grape-ful as the last vineyard in Paris celebrates the harvest.

 - ALL WEEKEND -

 LE VILLAGE EN FÊTE 

  

Annual Fête des Vendanges

 

Full Program 2026

 

Ends Sunday October 11 

Table Tuesday

 

 

A tiny courtyard that feels like it belongs only to those who find it.

Sidewalk Saturday

Pink and blue.

Window Wednesday

 As night falls lights flicker on... One window at a time. 

 

Mystery Monday

Keeping an eye out for Paris Design Week.

October newsletter: 

A peek into some of Montmartre's hidden interiors

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Window Wednesday

 Bag,  bananas, bike.

Thoughtful Thursday

Keep going, or turn back?