Photo Essay: Paris Celebrates the Grape Harvest in Montmartre
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The euphoria of the accordion. © Meredith Mullins
This is what it’s all about. © Meredith Mullins
The festivities feature knights & brotherhoods of wine regions and everything gastronomique. © Meredith Mullins
Passing the time pre-parade: A roving bagpiper demonstrates the funky chicken. © Meredith Mullins
The robes and headgear of the confréries and chevaliers are reminiscent of royal courts and Shakespearean drama. © Meredith Mullins
Monsieur Gadget keeps an ear to the terroir. © Meredith Mullins
The queen of the Fête des Vendanges rises to the occasion. © Meredith Mullins
The red and black of the République de Montmartre carry on the tradition. © Meredith Mullins
Even Davy Crockett shows up. © Meredith Mullins
Grapes (and wine!) are offered for tasting along the parade route. © Meredith Mullins
We don’t really need a sign to tell us that “Cheerfulness costs nothing.” Everyone at the parade is smiling. © Meredith Mullins
Fresh dahlias are all around from the Compagnons du Dahlia. © Meredith Mullins
The Brouilly boys came from Beaujolais to share their grapes and ready-to-drink wine. © Meredith Mullins
Les Chanteurs de Rue step back in time when music was truly mobile. © Meredith Mullins
Lead photo credit : The euphoria of the accordion. © Meredith Mullins
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