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This weekend saw two big reasons to celebrate:

1) Bastille Day Saturday July 14th

 2) France's exciting Coupe du Monde win on Sunday

Above: café Le Bastille just outside Bastille métro station 

 

- More photos in upcoming August newsletter -

Calm before storm

A pre-game light dinner in Saint-Germain-des-Prés.

If the French team wins, the streets will be filled with noise and chaos. If they lose, the streets will be filled with noise and chaos.

Above: San Daniele-draped burratas; grilled Mediterranean veggies; avocado crab; Aperol Spritzes with fresh mint

Le Hibou

16 Carrefour de l'Odéon 75006 

 

 

Almost ready

Since early morning pubs, cafés and restaurants have been setting up for the big match tonight.

Allez les bleus!

The excitement in the city is palpable as France gears up to fight Belgium in tonight's World Cup semi-final game. 

Above: chocolate footballeurs created by Arnaud Larher