Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench in the Marais.

Empty green bench behind a flower bed of yellow and blue blooms in Square du Temple, Paris

A quiet corner of Square du Temple – Elie Wiesel in the Marais.

This little English-style garden in the 3rd arrondissement always feels a step removed from the surrounding streets. One of those simple Parisian spots that reward you for sitting still.

Empty green benches in Square du Temple, Paris

The green benches in Square du Temple always look as if they’re waiting for someone. Solid, slightly worn and perfectly placed. 


Happy Sunday everyone! Have a peaceful day, everyone.

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.

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