Le Gabin

 

Multi-colored tables and chairs brighten up the sidewalk terrace of a Montmartre bistrot named for iconic French cinéma star Jean Gabin.

 

 

Au bout de soufflé

Few pleasures compare to tucking into a soaring soufflé, fresh from the oven.

Above: savory classic cheese; basil, almonds, jambon de bayonne

 

Le Récamier

4 rue Récamier 75007

 

Café du Temple

A corner café-restaurant touts some of its offerings on an opaque black mirror.
"Chef susceptible" printed on the right warns that the cook is particularly sensitive - so please don't rile him.

Transcendent

A winding staircase dominates a resplendent bar area.

Above: a cocktail maison topped with shaved chocolate tastes as good as it looks; view from above

Hotel Saint James
 43 Avenue Bugeaud 75116

Courtyard fountain

Fountain in front courtyard of the Hotel Saint James.

Harping

A harpist beneath arches of the Place des Vosges cheers up a rainy Sunday afternoon.

Touch of fall

Branches of autumn leaves decorate a window on a street behind Le Bon Marché.