Bird on a ledge

 

 

A pigeon looks at the river from the île Saint-Louis.

Wein Wednesday - Black Forest

 

Gemütlichkeit among the vines.

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Ahead of Montmartre's own Fête des Vendanges that begins next week - and to avoid Oktoberfest madness - as an overture we decided to head to Germany's Schwarzwald (Black Forest) to savor regional wines (including seasonal Federweisser*) and local dishes, hike through forests and vineyards (there were "Schnaps fountains" on trails and organized "Schnaps hikes"!) while getting in a bit of Gemütlichkeit surrounded by flower-draped Fachwerkhäuser, half-timbered houses. - BPJ

October newsletter

 

Below: market day in Offenburg; memorable last night w/German beer, Riesling-laced Swiss fondue, local charcuteries including Black Forest ham - and the ultimate Schwarzwald experience, Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte in the heart of the Schwarzwald!

 

 

 

 

 

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PARIS - STRASBOURG

3 hours (or less) from Paris

 

Recommended: train/drive 

Train (1-hr 45 min) + car rental at station (45-min drive into Black Forest region)

 

 

* Federweisser a.k.a. Neuer Wein are late September's lightly fermented, fizzy young wines made from freshly harvested grapes. Often served w/savory Zwiebelkuchen (onion tart) or Krapfen (a jam-filled fritter), their innocent lightness can conceal an unexpected punch.

 

Mocha Monday

 Café on a terrace always gets the morning off to a good start. Even when it's cold.

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Paris Fashion Week kicks off today

 

Calendar:

PARIS FASHION WEEK 2025

September 29 - October 7

sketch / photo courtesy of Elizabeth Emanuel 

Sit-down Saturday

A gray day in Paris.

 

Floral Friday

 Floral splendor brightens an outdoor market.

 

To Elli

 

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Throwback Thursday

 Back to warmer days when night terraces were full.

 

Window Wednesday

The windows of Paris' favorite luxury department store are dedicated to expo "Rock 'N' Drôle" based on a character created by Antoine de Caunes, Didier Lembrouille.

 

ROCK 'N' DRÔLE

 

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche

24 rue de Sèvres 75007

 

Ends October 19, 2025