Hidden passage

This small courtyard, behind gates and one of three, was part of an ancient passageway once blocked by remnants of the Philippe Augustus wall. The modern glass structure is an artist's studio.

Patience

This dog sat upright the entire time awaiting a morsel from our planche de charcuterie.

Silver shoes

Entering this space is like stepping into another dimension.

 

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Covered moto

 Motorcycles with roofs like this one are now a common sight all over the city.

Two ladies

Decorative architectural touches like these make many of Paris' buildings a visual delight.

Headliner

A gigantic mural of Ali, whose funny, fake attention-grabbing headlines as he makes his rounds selling newspapers in Latin Quarter cafés has turned him into a local legend.

Arty dog

An impressive sculpture of a French bulldog guards an entrance to luxury hotel Plaza Athénée, a favorite venue for end-of-fashion-week parties.