Poules on pedestals

Fat chocolate hens star at Jacques Genin, maître chocolatier.

27 rue de Varenne 75007

Tri-color

Red, white, and ochre.

Next door

Flower pots in front of a door next to a florist leave just enough room to come and go.

Pigeon roof

In the background dozens of pigeons have made a rooftop their roost.

Centre Georges-Pompidou

Place Georges-Pompidou 75004

Tree, with heart

A velvety café crème to take the chill off the morning.

Bicycle art

A bicycle outside a gallery-boutique of luxurious fabrics and scarves.

18 Galerie Vivienne 75002

Mint teatime

An arched doorway opens onto a tree-covered terrace and within, another world.

Tea Room
La Grande Mosquée
39 rue Geoffroy-Saint-Hilaire 75005