3 August 2026

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:
 
vibrant, local, trendy neighborhood scenes 
 
casual, friendly with high tables and lively neighborhood feel
 
popular spot for relaxed evening drinks and a welcoming terrace
 
cocktail bar near Place de Clichy with a speakeasy style  
 
classic, welcoming wine bar with heavy focus on high-quality pairings and a community feel
 
 

1 August 2026

Serene Saturday

It's August in Paris, when time slows down.

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

 

31 July 2026

Friday find


 

A medieval moment on a Marais back street. 
 
Minicafé
10 rue des Barres 75004 

29 July 2026

Window Wednesday

 
A testament to balanced living.

Hugo on feeding the mind through books, Descartes on feeding the body to support the mind.

27 July 2026