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."

In-spiring

Royal chapel Sainte-Chapelle from Place Louis Lépine on a wintry day.