November 2021 - Paris Panorama

Welcome to the November 2021 edition of our newsletter Paris Panorama!

Each month we feature an inspiring haiku poem by Anna Eklund-Cheong.  You will also find a photograph of Paris by Tom Reeves, our restaurant of the month with a link to the review, and an angel of the month by Rosemary Flannery.

Bonne lecture!

Haiku of the Month

November Haiku
Photograph by Eric Hian-Cheong
Haiku by Anna Eklund-Cheong

Photo of the Month

Sphérades by Pol Bury
Photograph by Tom Reeves

Tom Reeves publishes photographs of Paris on his Paris Insights Facebook page.

Our Restaurant of the Month

Our restaurant of the month is selected from the restaurants at which we dined during the prior month.   We invite our readers to read our reviews at the following link:   https://www.parisinsights.com/restaurants.php (sign in to gain access to the reviews).

Nosso
Photograph by Entrée to Black Paris

French cuisine prepared with Brazilian influences in the modern quarter of Paris .

Angel of the Month

For this month's angel, Rosemary writes:

In the center of a leafy Paris square stands a beautiful bell tower, bereft of its church and without its carillon. Once an essential part of the Saint Jacques-de-la-Boucherie Church, the tower dates to 1523. The church itself was disassembled during the Revolution, its stones sold off piece by piece, yet the tower was saved thanks to a clause in the bill of sale preventing its demolition. Placed in the square in 1836, today we can climb its 300 very steep steps for a magnificent perspective of the city and the Seine, and appreciate a close-up view at the evangelists adorning its summit.

This angel – meant to represent a winged man – symbolizes Saint Matthew, whose gospels narrate the life of Jesus. The original Gothic sculpture was recreated in 21st century style, hence its streamlined form and minimalist detail.

Square de la Tour Saint Jacques
75004 Paris

Métro: Châtelet

To learn about other angels, follow this link:  Angels of Paris – An Architectural Tour Through the History of Paris.

Rosemary Flannery is an experienced artist currently creating portrait drawings from photos.  Click here to learn more: www.portraitsbyrosemary.com