30 January 2022

National Croissant Day

 

How does one celebrate National Croissant Day? By indulging in croissants, of course....!

Above: first-thing-in-the-morning, freshly baked, still warm

 ❤️

27 January 2022

Throwback Thursday

The welcoming warmth of Carette, Place du Tertre.

 Takeaway coffee, chocolat chaud à l'ancienne, viennoisseries and, not usual, made-to-order crêpes at early hours.

 
Open 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. every day

25 January 2022

Castle in a window


A Christmas tradition originating in Kraków, szopki are ornate castles that showcase Nativity scenes.    

 Above: a gleaming szopka takes up the entire window of a Polish bookshop on Boulevard Saint-Germain

24 January 2022

Golden globes

 
Entrance to an underground shopping mall in an enclosed atrium with tropical plants.

23 January 2022

Crêpes at Christmas


Crêpes are a festive option with visitors whatever the occasion or time of year.

Above: Breizh Café