Ice cream parler

Ice cream sculptures in a display case in a Magnum shop window glisten like jewelry.

Fête de la Musique

Today as every year since 1982, live music will be on street corners, in squares, and pouring out of cafés and bars as the entire city is transformed into a giant stage. Pick a neighborhood and stroll.

(Most public transportation will be running all night)

- Search "Fête de la Musique 2017" online for programs -

 

Spritzing

Aperol Spritz, the light, fizzy Italian import that bullied the Mojito out as Paris' favorite summer terrace drink.

(See Nouveautés for recipe)

Street party

 

Packed terraces, live music, and spontaneous street parties signal summer has truly arrived.

Colors and textures

 

Window display of a boutique that sells fabrics on the Left Bank.

Tea al fresco

Late afternoon tea-and-scones French style on the gardens of an ancient church.

The Tea Caddy

14 rue Saint-Julien le Pauvre 75005

California dreamin'

"... So imagine being contacted by insatiable foodie friends from California, with whom you’ve shared many a stellar meal, announcing that they are returning to Paris (...) for five days of “extreme fooding” (...) and they’d love it if you (and French hubby as well) would join them?" 

 

Above: Asiago seaweed gougères at VERJUS; crunchy smoked fish cream-filled starter at DAVID TOUTAIN; obscene soufflés at Ducasse's CHAMPEAUX; a pre-dessert "surprise" at VERJUS...

 

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Thanks to one / all for your unwavering support as well as behind-the-scenes comments and input. Enjoy! - BPJ

 

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