Fete du Pain, Fete des Meres

The past week was Fete du Pain all over France.

In Paris a big tent is set up in front of Notre Dame. Very convenient refuge from the pouring rain yesterday. Plus you could stuff your face with goodies fresh out of the oven. When is some smart perfumer going to capture the gorgeous aroma of bread baking in a bottle?

Alsace was the region this year providing all the goodies with regional specialties.

Like kuglehopf. Plenty of sampling going on.

Selfies too with a giant kugelhopf.

Servers wearing dirndls.

I couldn't resist either. Yum

All over town posters announcing today's Fete des Meres (Mother's Day).

Chic mamans.

And kid's hand-written posters.

Lush flower poster from Nom de la Rose

Stunning bouquets in the flower shops for maman.

Plenty of luscious desserts for today

Fruit rouge (red fruits tarte) is the perfect summer solution.

Angelina has 'Rouge Tendress' for maman - biscuit croustillant amande, mousse à la vanille de Madagascar, coeur de compotée de fruits rouge et miel mille fleurs, ganache montée à la vanille, fruits rouges frais. What a mouthful.

Beautiful produce in the shops for maman's dinner today.

A single perfect rose.

Bonne Dimanche!