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| What an incredible Indian summer we're having in Paris, with the hottest weather since 1985. It's the ideal time to take a walking tour with Context Travel or hop on a Segway to see Paris in a different light. This weekend is the Fête des vendanges à Montmartre, one of the largest wine and folk festivals of the year in all of France. Get a sneak peek with photos by Francis in this issue. Janet has a story about dining at Le Train Bleu, the famous Belle Époque restaurant, and leave it to Toma to know about French canoodling on French canapés. Karen shares an uncommon experience atPère-Lachaise, Dimitri reviews a current French flick and Debra has a delicious recipe. As always, many thanks to our contributors and our premium members who support our partners. This enables us to share BonjourParis with you. If you like our eZine, please forward this newsletter to your friends so they can read our library of 7,000 articles. Regards, Karen   Get BonjourParis updateson Facebook and Twitter! 
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Fresh basil, parsley and garlic are plentiful now and it's the perfect time to make a batch of fresh, homemade pistou, the French version of Italian pesto. Debra Fioritto has a versatile Provençalrecipe for pistou you can add to pasta, steamed vegetables, grilled fish or chicken. Make enough to enjoy some today and freeze some for later.
Montmartre hosts its annual vineyard harvest fest this coming weekend, one of the most popular Paris autumn events. Yes, there is plenty of wine to taste, but it's a great place for visitors to join locals in celebrating French culture. Photographer Francis Beddokopens his portfolio for a preview of La Fête des vendanges à Montmartre.
Dabbling in French antiques is tongue-twisting business, especially when dealing with a canapé--not the hors d'oeuvre, but an antique French sofa that comes in many forms. The Antiques Diva® shares a slew of sultry details about the French canapé. From the tête-à-tête to the ménage-à-trois, antique furniture has never been so titillating.
Paris has thousands of restaurants, but precious few allow diners to enjoy a lavish and exceptionally preserved Belle Époqueatmosphere and delectable traditional French cuisine. Read on to learn why, when asked for "must-do" recommendations, a visit toLe Train Bleu is always on writer Janet Hulstrand's list.
Cimetière Père-Lachaise, one of the world's most famous cemeteries, attracts many Paris visitors, including some surprised to learn the historic cemetery opened in the 18th century still holds several burials weekly. Traveler Karen Henrich here writes about her experience attending a funeral in the middle of one of the top tourist destinations in Paris.
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