20 November 2020

Vin de primeur

Yesterday was the day when the French region of Beaujolais released its young Gamay wines, traditionally drunk almost immediately after the harvest. But with confinement restrictions still in place, instead of revelers spilling outside wine bars and cafés, more at-home toastings and tastings than usual were held to ring in this year's Beaujolais Nouveau.  - BPJ

19 November 2020

Seeing red

 

Red leaves brighten some of the most unexpected places.

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Autumn in Montmartre

18 November 2020

Artstairs

In the haunted house of life, art is the only stair that doesn't creak. - Tom Robbins

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Autumn in Montmartre

17 November 2020

Hat stand


Hats for sale at the foot of Montmartre's funiculaire.

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Autumn in Montmartre

16 November 2020

Behind the dome

Some of the best views of the Basilica of Sacré Coeur are from a small park just behind it.
 
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Autumn in Montmartre

14 November 2020

Golden song

 
Fallen leaves on the ground are the golden song of immortal creativity. - Amit Ray
 
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Autumn in Montmartre

13 November 2020

Rule of 6

 

An apéro evening in early September when hopes were high that this would be over by now.

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Many have been asking whether not adhering to the government "Rule of 6" carries with it a fine. Here's the rule in time for Friday night... keeping in mind that this is for the safety and health of everyone:

  Covid-19 : pas plus de six personnes “à table ou dans la rue... une recommandation plutôt qu'une obligation"

Covid-19: no more than six persons "at table or in the street... a recommendation more than an obligation" - BPJ