Watching #3

Above: at station Pyramides (Line 7)


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Eyes on Paris: I've been getting quite a few emails and texts asking whether it's safe to come to Paris.
 

Here's what U.S. food writer David Lebovitz has to say on the subject, along with some very good travel advice:

Is it safe to come to Paris?

Watching #2

And waiting.

Above: at station Hôtel de Ville (Line 1)

Watching #1

Giant photographs of eyes by Parisian artist JR have been installed at métro stations around the city.

Above: at station Saint-Michel (Line 4)

Holiday shopping

Le Bon Marché's Dior window display.

[Bring your passport if spending 176 euros or more at any one store on same day for airport de-taxe refund of up to 15%, even on items on sale]

Lunch for two

Elegant dining at the Hôtel Régina in holiday regalia.

Hôtel Régina
2 Place des Pyramides 75001

Bastille column

The "July Column" at Place de la Bastille towers over a crowded outdoor market.

Love and water

Over a drinking fountain at CDG Airport: "In Paris, we live on love and cold water."