Gluten rules

No shortage of gluten in Paris, where there seems to be a boulangerie on almost every block.

Above: freshly baked plump brioches are the day's special offer

Walk, don't fly

A lone pigeon carefully makes its way to the top of this steep staircase, step by step, then flies away.

Wallace fountain

Green fountains named for English philanthropist Sir Richard Wallace are now a symbol of Paris.

 

 

Petit déj' en terrasse

Flaky croissants, jus d'orange freshly pressé and a grand crème get this day off to a great start.

Sign of spring

Tables lined up along a sidewalk in the sun: a sure sign that spring has finally arrived in Paris.

Fornasetti fix

The Face equated with Piero Fornasetti that launched 16,000 designs is in excellent company with many more of his mind-boggling pieces. Musée des Arts Décoratifs til June 14.

 

 

Tea-totaler's lamp

A lamp inside a vintage clothing shop reminds me of something out of the "Mad Hatter Tea Party."