A Left Bank café ready with blankets and heat lamps.
A giant serpent coils around The Tree of Life in an immense art installation representing the beginning of humankind.
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Yesterday all over France the ancient festival of La Chandeleur also called la fête des crêpes, le jour des crêpes, Candlemas in English, was celebrated by indulging in what else, crêpes, for a year of good luck and prosperity.
Below: traditional accompaniment apple cider