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April 05, 2026

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Happy Easter Happy Easter. Joyeuses Pâques.

Location: 6 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris, France

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On the streets of Paris – Avenue du Maine.

A sharp contrast the sleek, towering silhouette of the Tour Maine-Montparnasse rising dramatically above this street scene on Avenue du Maine. This wide artery in the 14th arrondissement carries the energy of everyday Paris, while the modern glass giant stands guard in the background. There’s something captivating about these street-level views where old and new Paris meet so unapologetically. The blue sky and crisp light make the contrast even more striking today. Location: Avenue du Maine, 14th arrondissement. Note: The Tour Montparnasse (completed in 1973) remains one of the tallest skyscrapers in Paris proper and is still a landmark visible from many neighbourhoods which for many is unfortunate as it often hailed as a mistake, an eyesore and a building many Parisians wish had never been built. There is currently a €300 million plan to fix it by making it 'disappear' architecturally - now that would be good! Update here: “The streets of Paris are best explored without ...

Tuesday's take on the tower - from Pont de Bir-Hakeim.

One of the most serene and cinematic viewpoints in Paris, taken by the 'La France renaissante' statue on the P ont de Bir-Hakeim. Y ou get this striking, almost postcard-perfect view.The tower rises tall and elegant above a canopy of trees, with the river and moored boats in the foreground. It’s far enough from the crowds at Trocadéro or Champ de Mars to let you enjoy the tower in relative peace, yet close enough that its presence dominates the horizon. Practical tip: From this spot on the Pont de Bir-Hakeim walk under the metro bridge down the steps on the other side then along the full length of the Allée des Cygnes (about 850 metres) for changing angles and to view the quarter-scale Statue of Liberty at the southern tip, which faces west toward its big sister in New York. “You don’t look for the Tower — you simply notice when she finds you.” Part of the “Take on the Tower” Series Each Tuesday, we turn our gaze toward the Eiffel Tower — seen not as a monument, but as a ...

Waiting tables - Café Brébant, Boulevard Poissonnière in the 9th.

The inviting outdoor space of Café Brébant on Boulevard Poissonnière in the 9th arrondissement . The terrace is set with rows of round tables dressed in crisp white cloths. The dark green façade with its large glass windows and classic lettering completes the timeless Parisian café atmosphere right on the lively Grands Boulevards.Its location (near Grand Boulevards metro), makes it ideal for people-watching or a relaxed coffee break in the heart of the 9th. Arrive early or mid-afternoon to secure a good table and soak in the classic terrace vibe before the evening rush. Open very late, it’s also perfect for an after-dinner drink. Bon jeudi ! “A Paris terrace is never just somewhere to sit, it’s a way of observing the city at its own pace.” Part of the “On the Terraces of Paris” series Each Thursday we take a seat on one of Paris’s terraces, those open-air rooms where the city’s everyday life unfolds in full view. Browse the full series ...

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