Exterior decoration

 

Oversized lampshades on Place de Furstemberg, known for upscale fabric and deco shops, during Paris Design Week.

Le Passe-Muraille

"The Man Who Walked Through Walls" on Place Marcel Aymé.

Hanging out fashion

Now that the winter soldes are well behind us shop windows are alive with exciting new spring collections.

Pâtes de fruits

A trove of pâtes de fruits in dozens of flavors are a specialty at Hédiard, which began as a wheelbarrow piled high with exotic fruits on a street corner in 1854.

Une carafe d'eau

A cluster of green bottles ready to be turned into carafes d'eau.

Le Saint-Valentin

As every year, Paris chocolatiers big and small proudly display their Valentine's Day creations.

 

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Romance and roses

 

 

Roses seem to be everywhere in anticipation of the Feast of Saint-Valentin.