Almost normal

 

All over Paris there was a festive mood as terrace dining re-opened yesterday. It was a breath of fresh air. Like so many, we'd made reservations far in advance at one of our favorite local cafés, and as our party of four made its way to our table familiar faces sans masks lifted glasses in recognition, all of us delighted to see each other again - and in good health. With each departure, the terrace turned into a whirl of well-wishers stopping at tables to chat. And it felt almost normal. - BPJ

A clientèle

 

How one café has been making do until customers are allowed inside again.

Getting ready

 Starting tomorrow some of the restrictions that have been put in place will be lifted.

Above: a café prepares to open its terrace, but to half of its usual capacity

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 See: French gov't website

 

Marilyn Monday

 An image of Marilyn Monroe dresses up a wall in the 20th arrondissement.

 

A French tea

 

Teatime in France, as in England, is around 4 p.m., and a perfect way to share a pre-curfew afternoon.

Runaway train

 

Street art at an underground station in the north of Paris.

Throwback Thursday

Upstairs at the Centre Georges Pompidou.