Paris needs no introduction ... capital of France, 2 million population in the city proper, 12 million in the greater metropolitan area, home to world-famous art galleries, towers, arches, ... oh, and cuisine. These photos represent a very fast (12 hour) exploration of the city.
Stainless-stell telescope (with some tower or other in background)
La Grande Arche de la Défense (completed 1989)
Stairs at la Grande Arche
Underneath la Grande Arche
Wall at la Défense
Statue in l'Arc de Triomphe
Champs-Élysées
Subway to l'Arc de Triomphe
Statue of Georges Clemenceau, statesman, physician, and journalist
Entrance of Petit Palais art gallery
Sculpture in park on Île de la Cité
Rose window, Notre Dame
Gargoyle, Notre Dame
Candles in Notre Dame
Priests and congregation