Floral Friday

 

Columns of Notre-Dame de Lorette, through flowers.

Thoughtful Thursday

 

Paws and ponder: 

Contemplating life's big questions... and maybe dinner.

 

Window Wednesday

 Summer reading, best accessory en vacances.

Terrace Tuesday

 

 

In the red... with fringe benefits. 

 

 

Market Monday

 Pre-vacances load-up of apéro ingredients at the Batignolles weekly organic market.

 Below: relaxing among stalls

 

 

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Sadly, Pistache is permanently closed, but the apéro culture in the Batignolles neighborhood, an easy walking distance from Montmartre, remains alive/well, revolving around cozy wine bars, lively sidewalk terraces and local bistros. Here are just a few. Check if open in August:

 

Les Batignolles

vibrant, local, trendy neighborhood scenes 

 

Le Comptoir des Batignolles

casual, friendly with high tables and lively neighborhood feel
 

La Villa Batignolles

popular spot for relaxed evening drinks and a welcoming terrace
 

Le Bistrot de Cinéastes

cocktail bar near Place de Clichy with a speakeasy style  

 

Instants Vins Batignolles

classic, welcoming wine bar with heavy focus on high-quality pairings and a community feel

 

 

Serene Saturday

It's August in Paris, when time slows.

Above: the luxury of bicyling through the city on empty streets

 

Friday find

 

A medieval moment on a Marais back street. 

 

Minicafé

10 rue des Barres 75004