The Love Wall

 

The shadow of a tree makes a dramatic splash on The Love Wall, a romantic meeting spot on a leafy Montmartre square where "I love you" is written in over 300 languages.

Easter Sunday

An early morning walk on Easter Sunday revealed this beautiful bed of flowers in full bloom just behind the Basilica of Sacré Coeur.

Holiday kougelhopfs

It's Pâques weekend and boulanger-pâtissier Gontran Cherrier displays a lineup of show-stopping kougelhopfs, each cradling its own pot of chocolate-caramel cream.

Eggs, bells, and fish

For Easter, Meilleur Ouvrier de France and chocolate sculptor Patrick Roger weighs in with his unique oeuvres.

Extra large eggs

Every Easter Paris chocolatiers unveil their chocolate egg creations.

Smart

A tiny "smart car" all alone in front of the Pompidou Center on an early morning.

 

Within hours this area will spring to life with street performers, sidewalk artists and vendors, and no cars will be permitted.

Fabric cacti

Bright fabrics are used to create a variety of decorative cactus that fill a boutique window.