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Bonne Fête Nationale 2026 / Happy 14th of July

July 14, 2026

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Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench, at Musée des Arts Forains.

In the courtyard of the Musée des Arts Forains , this wonderfully eccentric piece of sculptural furniture has been claimed by the cat, which appears to have found the most comfortable seat in the house. The museum’s private collection of fairground art and vintage attractions makes it one of Paris’s more unusual places to visit and the courtyard is full of the same playful, slightly surreal spirit. The museum has made excellent use of the former wine warehouses ' Les Pavillons de Bercy'* which used to supply the Paris wine market. * Great article on history of Bercy Pavillons here. Paris has many views — but the one from a Sunday bench might be the most honest.” Part of the “Mon Banc Dominical” Series Each Sunday, we find a quiet corner of Paris — a bench, a park, a view — and let the city breathe for a while. Browse the full series © About Paris — Mon Banc Dominical · Back to Home

Windows & Balconies of Paris : Avenue Jean Jaurès

Paris apartment buildings are often admired for their grand façades, but the details reward a slower look. Here on Avenue Jean Jaurès in the 19th arrondissement , the building seems designed to draw the eye upward, from rows of tall windows to finely worked iron balconies and finally to that elegant rounded roofline. What stands out is the layering. Narrow balconies, carved stonework and repeating windows create order, while small personal touches, plants, open shutters, daily life, stop it from feeling formal. Even on a broad avenue, Paris architecture has a way of turning a street corner into a stage set. Bon mercredi ! “Somehow, Paris always manages to be beautiful, even when it’s just quietly being itself.” Part of the “Windows & Balconies of Paris” Series Each Wednesday, we share a glimpse of Paris through its windows and balconies — the quiet details that give the city its rhythm and romance. Browse the full series © About Paris — Windows & Balconies of Paris ·...

On the Streets of Paris, Rue Linné

Rue Linné in the 5th arrondissement is one of those Paris streets where history and everyday life meet effortlessly. Looking towards the Fontaine Cuvier, elegant Haussmann façades frame the scene while the dramatic sculptural fountain anchors the corner. Just a few steps away are the Jardin des Plantes and the Seine, this street has welcomed generations of botanists, students and curious visitors. Rue Linné is named after the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus (Carl von Linné) , whose system for classifying plants and animals revolutionized natural history. The name is particularly fitting as the street runs alongside the Jardin des Plantes, France's principal botanical garden since the 17th century. The impressive Fontaine Cuvier , visible on the corner, honors another great naturalist, Georges Cuvier, making this one of the most scientifically significant corners of Paris. “The streets of Paris are best explored without hurry — they reveal themselves only to the unhurried.” Par...

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Bonne Fête Nationale 2026 / Happy 14th of July

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