Wake up Wednesday

 

Posting from the majestic Jardin du Luxembourg before the crowds arrive.

 

 

Table Tuesday

 Duck Duck Go:

Canard cravers are in for a treat at this everything-duck concept restaurant planted in the historic Passage des Panoramas which dates to 1799. Housed in a former 19th century chocolate shop, the restaurant exudes old-fashioned elegance.

 

Canard & Champagne

57 Passage des Panoramas 75002

 

 

 

 Above: delectable duck foie gras starter followed by juicy magret de canard (duck breast) accompanied by what else, champagne

 

 

Below: mural from famous dancing waiters scene, film Le Grand Restaurant (1966) 

Market Monday

 

Seasonal fruit and tomatoes star at busy Marché d'Aligre.

 

Sit-down Saturday

A good read on a quiet afternoon.

 

Floral Friday

 A pedestrian traffic signal rises out of a display of summer flowers.

 

Table Tuesday

 

 

Today's table is at fashionista mecca Loulou, where glimpses of the Eiffel Tower with views over the Tuileries Gardens enhanced a perfect long lunch.

 

LOULOU

107 rue de Rivoli 75001

Sunrise Sunday

It's the dawn of a new day.

Above: the Eiffel Tower at 5:20 AM