Chinese New Year

Paris celebrates Chinese New Year in four distinct Asian neighborhoods.

 

Ends February 5, 2023

 

Where to find them.....

 

Wet Wednesday

 

On rue du Trésor in the Marais district.

Maki Monday

Gourmet maki, temaki, sushi.... Japanese comfort food on a cold day.

 

Blueberry Maki Bar 

6 rue du Sabot 75006

 

 

Paris Design Week

 

Once again cutting edge international designers have descended on Paris for an exciting week of graphic design, furniture, decorative arts, innovative interiors.

 Paris Is My Living Room Dept.

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Paris Design Week 2023

Ends Monday January 23  

Wednesday whimsy

  

For a limited time Louis Vuitton's flagship store on the Champs-Elysées embraces the art of 93-year old Yayoi Kusama whose work has been making waves internationally.

Above: sculptural self-portrait; polka dots and strong colors, a signature of her work

 

 

Day's end

 

 

Sunset at the coffee shop at Shakespeare and Company bookstore.

 

A planche in winter

 

Warming up a Paris afternoon with a classic planche mixte - selected French cheeses and charcuteries - and wine.