Monument Monday

 The Basilica of Sacré Coeur on a July afternoon.

Work break

 

 

A sidewalk terrace, a simple planche, a bottle of (Bandol) rosé on ice.

Flowery Friday

 Roses climb a wall in a village in the Quercy countryside.

Throwback Thursday

 Today's throwback is to last month's road trip.

 

Above: a small caravan by a river turns out large galettes using organic ingredients; lacy buckwheat crêpe w/smoked trout, red onion, cucumber, melted gruyère and pumpkin seeds

 

 

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Chez Vincent

Passersby at #54 rue Lepic where Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh lived for two years with his brother Théo, an art dealer, usually have to be satisfied with the small plaque on the wall outside.

Above: a peek inside

 

Musique en fête

 

This year's fête de la musique was especially high-spirited after over a year of on/off lockdowns.

 Above: almost every square, street corner and café terrace in Montmartre had its music

Moon Monday

 

 

Return to Paris and a June moon on the first day of summer.

- Tomorrow -

 

 La Fête de la Musique