Tip of the island

A secluded corner on the Île Saint-Louis overlooks quais of the Seine, the river, bridges, and beyond, the Right Bank.

Art couture

 

This jewelry boutique bills itself as a gallery, and from the artistic and exquisite pieces on display within, it is.

In her thoughts

The reflection of a man on a gallery window superimposed on a portrait of twins makes it appear as if one of them is thinking about him. He may be thinking of her too.

Un-loved locks

Gone are the Love Locks from the Pont des Arts that became too weighty for safety and had to be removed. A tourist tradition, couples attach a padlock to a railing then throw the key into the river to "seal" their romance.

Vins et terroirs

In France, to every wine (and to every dish) its region, or terroir. This rustic restaurant on an ancient street shares an address with equally rustic Hotel St André des Arts next door.

Matcha man

 

Boris Lumé, artisan boulanger-pâtissier at Julia Child's favorite stop in "Julie & Julia," adds his touch to Paris' specialty éclair trend. 

Above center: a low-in-sugar high-in-antioxydants matcha green tea delicacy

Colombages

All of Paris was once a labyrinth of narrow lanes winding between half-timbered buildings like this one.