Déjeuner sur l'herbe

June means food, music, art and, as usual, Paris goes all out.

Above: at the foot of Montmartre streets are covered in grass and transformed into giant picnic spaces complete with lounge chairs, live music and barbecues til midnight

Below: quick tapas & beer stop

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2019 Fête de la Musique

Friday June 21st

"On this day, amateur musicians will invade the capital’s streets and bars to properly celebrate the 38th edition of Make Music Day aka Fête de la Musique"

SortirParis.com

 

Last burst of spring

A tree of blossoms in the Marais district.

All in one night

 

Flash downpour, then clear skies and a full moon.

 

Above: celebrating Father's Day at Restaurant 58 inside the Eiffel Tower

 

Below: gliding down the river when the Tower suddenly lit up

 

Chef de cuisine: Thierry Marx

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With an extra special thanks to Sue

Fête des Pères

Today is Father's Day.

Phare dans la nuit, capitaine du navire, contre les vents contraires, tu souris et déposes un baiser sur ma joue endormie....

Private terrace

Extraordinary views from a friend's spacious terrace high on the butte.

A simple meal

A delightful part of Parisian lifestyle is spontaneous dinners with small groups of friends. A plus when everyone lives in the same neighborhood!

Above: dinner chez an artist who happens to be a wine expert; starter salad

Below: sunset view from the dining room which also serves as an atelier

Curbside

Tables and chairs placed along the curb create a path for pedestrians.