Cubism, from above

The sun finally put in an appearance, bathing these garret apartment rooftops in a soft afternoon light.

Cheese as art

Créations by Laurent Dubois, winner Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2000, best cheesemaker in the world.

Bottom photo: oui, that's black truffle

Eyes without a face

Almost everything inside this must-be-seen-to-be-believed small boutique is designed to trompe your œil.

A queen's final stop

A medieval fortress on the river, the Conciergerie rises like a spectre over bouquiniste stalls, as imposing today as it was when Marie Antoinette was imprisoned there.

Kiosque

To every neighborhood its kiosques à journaux.

Chérubins

These chérubins, four total, seem to be protecting the city's main town hall.

Let's sit here

Café chairs face outward so patrons can enjoy the ongoing street show of Everyday Life.