Leaving

 

As 2020 leaves, for many, the coming New Year is faced with both trepidation and optimism. In Paris, with an 8 p.m. couvre-feu in place, New Year's Eve celebrations and dîners du réveillon will be limited to small groups of no more than six.

 

Here's wishing a much better year this time around, filled with only good things. No, great things. - BPJ

Above: golden leaves carpet a Montmartre square

Below: same square swept clean; green cleanup truck in the distance

 

Festive feasting

 

 

Despite lockdowns and curfews right now Paris' street markets are overflowing with head-spinning choices for a holiday spread.

Lamppost

A lamp post overlooks the city high from the top of a stairway.

Christmas morning

Holly berries brighten a secluded corner beneath the watchful dome of Sacré Coeur.

 - Christmas 2020 -

Copains d'abord

  

Giant festive pains des copains (bread among friends) meant to be shared.

     

Once upon a market

Fairytale artisan Christmas market on Square René-Viviani last year.

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For 2020 markets see Paris Christmas Markets

Holiday tonic

 At-home gin tonics make the season bright.