Le Monde Collection

Croissant and coffee in a cafe, Paris, France

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View of a newsstand in Paris on January 30, 1945, where newspapers announce the advance of the Allies on Berlin during the Second World War. (Photo by - / AFP)

Coffee and newspaper in a cafe, Paris, France

Collection of Tarot cards (colour litho)
CHT184976 Collection of Tarot cards (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Three tarot cards depicting Judgement, The World and The Fool (coloured wood engraving)
BNP159929 Three tarot cards depicting Judgement, The World and The Fool (coloured wood engraving) by French School; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eBibliotheque Nationale, Paris; French

Front cover of Le Monde, Febuary 1991. Le Monde (The World) is a French daily evening newspaper. The cover shows Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein at the time of the First Gulf War

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Amidst the bustling cafes of Paris, France, the comforting aroma of fresh croissants and coffee wafts through the air. As the morning sun filters in, locals gather around tables, engrossed in their daily newspapers. Yet, even in this serene moment, the weight of history hangs heavy. Flashbacks to France's past, from World War II press coverage to the iconic Le Monde front cover in February 1991, serve as reminders of the complexities of the world beyond. In the midst of it all, the timeless tradition of reading tarot cards, with their intricate designs in colour litho and wood engraving, offers a glimpse into the unknown, providing a moment of introspection and reflection. The croissant and coffee, the newspaper and the tarot cards - simple pleasures that continue to captivate and inspire, amidst the ever-changing tapestry of life in Paris.