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Paris Signs

I'm addicted to Paris signs especially in the Metro. It can help if you get lost looking for the exit...

I learned today at The Paris Chronicles the white 'beveled' Metro tiles are quite special - they not only reflect more light but have become a chic addition to many homeowner's kitchens and bathrooms.

I love the separate exits in the Metro. No fighting incoming riders like in New York's MTA. Any wonder NYC makes the top of the list for rudest city?

FYI you won't be able to use the machines if you don't have a chip in your credit card so be sure to have euros onhand.

Leaving the inner sanctum of the Metro can set you up

For spectacular views like l'Opera Garnier. But you'll be on an island, Pl Charles Garnier with at least 4-5 possible crossings on offer.

I'm immersed reading Thirza Vallois on my new Kindle. She keeps you busy every single step looking this way and that, taking in historical data I previously overlooked. No wonder I see red in Paris. Formerly the cobblestones were streaming with it.

The Pont Neuf Metro lets you out on a 16th century bridge once teaming with booths, markets, jugglers, prostitutes...

Only les Bouquinestes were allowed to stay...

And the pigeons...

I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for Paris signs advertising 'La Formule' lunches come March...

Bonjour Paris Signs!

Paint Paris Red

Back to Paris reds....

Cerise red, watercolor, 9" x 11'

The Paris bistro is almost always rouge/red = steak frites

Is there a cafe Rouge?

Chaise rouge...

Early morning Paris cafe...

Chef's break...

Texting in a taxi = non

Eating an ice cream cone = oui

Alsacian Christian Ferber's griottes rouges...

Red/pink framboise 'fraisier'...

Lequel ces fruits rouges prefere tu?

Red jello in Paris is elegance...

A red kid's corduroy jumper is d'elegant...

A petit Parisien red coat dans le rue...

Bonjour Paris Reds!

Do The French Do It Better

More snow today. No NYC yellow cabs to brighten the view.

I was thinking how the French own the tarte - this Pain Quotidien tarte is lacking je ne sait quoi when

Next to the French version of a framboise tarte.

A NY tarte from Financier Pastries - looks pretty Frenchie...

Parisian Secco's tartelettes.

The French love their REDS.

Count the RED in this picture.

So why not a touch of RED on these chocolat minis?

Dalloyau does lovely RED tartes.

Gerard Mulot Berry sketch #1

Gerard Mulot Berry Sketch #2

A no-name Parisien corner patisserie makes them every day of the week. They get lots of practice. THANKS for all your kind comments and support for my new adventure - the Pastry Sketch Crawl