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Versailles and the palaces (20)

  • The Château de Fontainebleau reflected in the Carp Pond under white clouds
    The Château de Fontainebleau mirrored in the Carp Pond under a sky of white clouds Photo by Aurele17 on Pixabay
  • The Château de Fontainebleau seen across its lawns and clipped yews
    The Château de Fontainebleau seen across its lawns and cone-shaped yews on a clear day Photo by isaacarnault on Pixabay
  • The Diana Gallery inside the Château de Fontainebleau, painted vaults above a long library
    The long Diana Gallery library inside the Château de Fontainebleau, with painted vaults and a globe Photo by edmondlafoto on Pixabay
  • The Château de Fontainebleau through its open gilded gates, across the cobbled courtyard
    The Château de Fontainebleau seen through its open gilded iron gates, the horseshoe staircase at the end of the courtyard Photo by publimode on Pixabay
  • The Palace of Fontainebleau across its lawns
    The Palace of Fontainebleau across its lawns, framed by a tree trunk on the left Photo by isaacarnault on Pixabay
  • The slate-roofed brick and stone courtyard front of the Palace of Versailles
    The slate-roofed brick and stone courtyard front of the Palace of Versailles Photo by jpnanterre on Pixabay
  • The domed Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte behind its clipped parterre gardens
    The domed Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte behind its clipped parterre gardens on a sunny day Photo by 12019 on Pixabay
  • The Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte with colourful flower beds in front
    The Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte on a summer day with colourful flower beds in front Photo by 12019 on Pixabay
  • The Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte seen from its gravel garden paths
    The Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte seen from its garden paths, a statue and flower urns in front Photo by judyma on Pixabay
  • The formal gardens of Vaux-le-Vicomte stretching away between tall trees
    The long formal garden perspective of Vaux-le-Vicomte framed by tall trees Photo by MrsBrown on Pixabay
  • The gilded Royal Gate at the entrance to the Palace of Versailles against a blue sky
    The gilded Royal Gate at the entrance to the Palace of Versailles against a blue sky Photo by ValdasMiskinis on Pixabay
  • The Hall of Mirrors at Versailles, crystal chandeliers under the painted vaulted ceiling
    The Hall of Mirrors at Versailles with its crystal chandeliers and painted ceiling Photo by fidias on Pixabay
  • The Latona Fountain and the garden avenue to the Grand Canal at Versailles at sunset
    The Latona Fountain and the long garden perspective to the Grand Canal at Versailles in evening light Photo by sumulee on Pixabay
  • The brick-and-stone Marble Courtyard of the Palace of Versailles under grey clouds
    The brick-and-stone Marble Courtyard at the heart of the Palace of Versailles Photo by DenisCheyrouze on Pixabay
  • The Orangerie parterre's scrolled hedges below the south wing of the Palace of Versailles
    The Orangerie parterre with its scrolled box hedges below the south wing of the Palace of Versailles Photo by ahundt on Pixabay
  • The garden front of the Palace of Versailles behind clipped parterres under a blue sky
    The long garden front of the Palace of Versailles behind clipped parterres and cone-shaped yews Photo by jpnanterre on Pixabay
  • A long tree-lined gravel avenue in the park of Versailles
    A long tree-lined gravel avenue in the park of Versailles Photo by jpnanterre on Pixabay
  • The Marlborough Tower beside the pond at the Queen's Hamlet in Versailles
    The Marlborough Tower and a thatched cottage beside the pond at the Queen's Hamlet in Versailles Photo by dirkgauert on Pixabay
  • Inside the Royal Chapel of Versailles, white columns rising to the painted ceiling
    Inside the Royal Chapel of Versailles: white columns, the organ and the painted ceiling Photo by ChiemSeherin on Pixabay
  • Formal parterres and a round pool in the Versailles gardens, with a long lake beyond
    Formal parterres and a round pool at Versailles with the Pièce d'eau des Suisses lake beyond Photo by sharkgraphic on Pixabay

Getting around: metro, bikes, cars and airports (13)

  • A dark red vintage Citroën 2CV parked on a city street
    A dark red and black vintage Citroën 2CV parked on a city street lined with stone buildings, in colour, by day Photo by StockSnap on Pixabay
  • Terminal 1 at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport with its access ramps
    The round concrete Terminal 1 building at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport with its access ramps Photo by 12019 on Pixabay
  • Silhouettes of travellers with luggage walking past large windows in an airport terminal at sunset
    Silhouettes of travellers with luggage walking past large windows in an airport terminal at sunset Photo by ClickerHappy on Pixabay
  • A black vintage Citroën Traction Avant
    A black Citroën Traction Avant parked on grass Photo by luctheo on Pixabay
  • An Art Nouveau Paris metro entrance with green railings
    An Art Nouveau Métropolitain entrance with its green railings and a station map, small figures beside it Photo by nuno_lopes on Pixabay
  • A Citroën 2CV on a Montmartre street next to street musicians
    A Citroën 2CV parked on a Montmartre street beside street musicians, black and white Photo by Joenomias on Pixabay
  • A Citroën 2CV parked on a Paris street, in black and white
    A Citroën 2CV parked on a busy Paris street with café awnings and passers-by behind, black and white Photo by selenee51 on Pixabay
  • The Place de la Bourse in Bordeaux with its stone facades mirrored in the water at dusk
    The Place de la Bourse in Bordeaux with its stone facades mirrored in the water at dusk Photo by JonathanRieder on Pixabay
  • A cyclist crossing a cobbled Paris junction lined with Haussmann buildings
    A woman cycling across a cobbled Paris junction with Haussmann buildings and café awnings behind Photo by Joenomias on Pixabay
  • A Paris crossroads under a blue sky with a cyclist crossing
    A Paris crossroads of stone apartment buildings and trees under a blue sky, a cyclist crossing on the right Photo by user32212 on Pixabay
  • A red and cream Citroën 2CV at Trocadéro, the Eiffel Tower behind it
    A red and cream Citroën 2CV parked at Trocadéro with the Eiffel Tower behind it Photo by ClickerHappy on Pixabay
  • A row of Segways and their riders' legs on a cobbled street
    A row of Segways with riders standing on them on a cobbled street, faces out of frame Photo by maxmann on Pixabay
  • A small single-engine plane taking off over trees
    A small single-engine plane taking off over a line of trees Photo by TheOtherKev on Pixabay

Food, wine and sweets (21)

  • Baguettes standing in a wooden crate in a bakery window
    Baguettes standing in a wooden crate in a bakery window Photo by StockSnap on Pixabay
  • A white bowl of pastel macarons on a light table
    A white bowl filled with pastel macarons on a light table Photo by Ylanite on Pixabay
  • Chocolate pralines and truffles in a clear tray
    Chocolate pralines and truffles in a clear tray Photo by guvo59 on Pixabay
  • An open paper box filled with pastel macarons
    An open paper box filled with pastel macarons Photo by Pexels on Pixabay
  • A whole Camembert cheese on a red checked cloth with bread
    A whole Camembert cheese on a red checked cloth in a basket, with bread beside it Photo by jackmac34 on Pixabay
  • Broken pieces of a dark chocolate bar
    Broken pieces of a dark chocolate bar on cocoa Photo by AlexanderStein on Pixabay
  • A board of French cheeses on a table with a bottle of wine behind
    A board of French cheeses on a table with a wine bottle behind Photo by JillWellington on Pixabay
  • Wheels and blocks of French cheese stacked on a cheese counter
    Wheels and blocks of French cheese stacked on a cheese counter Photo by JillWellington on Pixabay
  • A stack of three macarons on a wooden table
    A stack of three caramel and chocolate macarons on a wooden table Photo by Ylanite on Pixabay
  • A Paris brasserie on a street corner with its terrace tables and awnings
    A Paris brasserie on a street corner with its terrace, awnings and a street lamp Photo by smattern on Pixabay
  • Counters of cheese inside an old Paris cheese shop
    Inside an old Paris cheese shop: counters of cheeses, a mosaic floor and wooden shelves, the cheesemonger at the till Photo by bogitw on Pixabay
  • A cobbled Paris street lined with lit restaurant terraces at night
    A cobbled Paris street lined with lit restaurant terraces and café tables at night Photo by pierre9x6 on Pixabay
  • A pâtisserie counter with croissants, pastries and cakes on stands
    A pâtisserie counter with croissants, pastries and cakes on stands Photo by Pexels on Pixabay
  • Pink macarons stacked with fresh raspberries and mint
    Pink macarons stacked with fresh raspberries and mint Photo by NoName_13 on Pixabay
  • Small rounds of aged French cheese stacked together
    Small rounds of aged French cheese stacked together Photo by MrsBrown on Pixabay
  • Two stacks of colourful French macarons against a bright blue background
    Two stacks of colourful macarons against a bright blue background Photo by Pexels on Pixabay
  • Croissants dusted with powdered sugar
    Close view of croissants dusted with powdered sugar Photo by Photowill on Pixabay
  • Freshly baked croissants lined up on a baking tray
    Freshly baked croissants lined up on a baking tray Photo by theplanetbaker on Pixabay
  • An old vaulted stone cellar with wooden tables and chairs
    An old vaulted stone cellar set with wooden tables and chairs Photo by Tama66 on Pixabay
  • Oak wine barrels under the stone vaults of an old wine cellar
    Rows of oak wine barrels under stone vaults in an old French wine cellar Photo by FranceIntense on Pixabay
  • Rows of tasting glasses with red, white and rosé wine
    Rows of tasting glasses with red, white and rosé wine on a table Photo by lorilorilo on Pixabay

The Louvre and the museums (20)

  • A couple posing in front of the Louvre pyramid at sunset
    A couple in wedding clothes posing in front of the Louvre glass pyramid at sunset Photo by FotografieLink on Pixabay
  • The Louvre's Pavillon de Flore and the Pont Royal over the Seine
    The Pavillon de Flore of the Louvre and the Pont Royal over the Seine under big white clouds Photo by PubCom01 on Pixabay
  • Marble sculptures under the glass roof of the Cour Marly in the Louvre
    Marble sculptures under the glass roof of the Louvre's Cour Marly Photo by falconp4 on Pixabay
  • The Louvre courtyard with its glass pyramid and fountains seen from above
    The Louvre's Cour Napoléon with the glass pyramid and fountains seen from an upper window Photo by iankelsall1 on Pixabay
  • The Grande Galerie of the Louvre lined with paintings, with visitors walking through
    The long Grande Galerie of the Louvre with paintings on both walls and visitors walking through Photo by bullkim on Pixabay
  • The Louvre glass pyramid glowing at blue hour in front of the palace
    The glass pyramid of the Louvre lit up at blue hour in front of the palace wings Photo by designerpoint on Pixabay
  • The Louvre glass pyramid and palace on a sunny day
    The Louvre glass pyramid and palace facade on a sunny day with a blue sky Photo by matt_86 on Pixabay
  • The Louvre glass pyramid and palace courtyard on a sunny day
    The Louvre's glass pyramids and fountains in the Cour Napoléon on a sunny day, palace behind Photo by iankelsall1 on Pixabay
  • The Venus de Milo statue against a red marble wall in the Louvre
    The Venus de Milo marble statue against a red marble wall in the Louvre Photo by NakNakNak on Pixabay
  • Visitors crowding in front of the Mona Lisa in the Louvre
    A crowd of visitors in front of the Mona Lisa in the Louvre's Salle des Etats Photo by Foundry on Pixabay
  • Visitors raising phones to photograph the Mona Lisa in the Louvre
    Visitors holding up phones and cameras to photograph the Mona Lisa Photo by thomasstaub on Pixabay
  • Visitors in silhouette behind the clock window of the Musée d'Orsay
    Visitors in silhouette behind the great clock window of the Musée d'Orsay Photo by guy_dugas on Pixabay
  • Visitors in silhouette behind the Musée d'Orsay's giant clock-face window
    Visitors in silhouette behind the giant clock-face window of the Musée d'Orsay, looking out over Paris Photo by Hermann on Pixabay
  • The great gilded clock above the glass-roofed nave of the Musée d'Orsay
    The great gilded clock above the glass-roofed nave of the Musée d'Orsay, a former railway station Photo by guy_dugas on Pixabay
  • The long main hall of the Musée d'Orsay under its arched glass roof
    The long main hall of the Musée d'Orsay under its arched glass roof, sculptures and small figures below Photo by Graham-H on Pixabay
  • Rodin's bronze The Thinker in front of a stone mansion under a grey sky
    Rodin's bronze The Thinker on its plinth in front of a Paris mansion under a grey sky Photo by jstarj on Pixabay
  • The Musée d'Orsay and a stone bridge over the Seine at dusk
    The Musée d'Orsay and a stone bridge over the Seine at dusk Photo by pierre9x6 on Pixabay
  • The Seine in evening light with a footbridge and the Musée d'Orsay on the far bank
    The Seine in evening light with a footbridge, a moored boat and the Musée d'Orsay on the far bank Photo by jpnanterre on Pixabay
  • The Pont Neuf and the lit Louvre riverfront at dusk
    The Pont Neuf arches and the lit Louvre riverfront at dusk under dramatic clouds Photo by 12019 on Pixabay
  • The Winged Victory of Samothrace statue in the Louvre
    The Winged Victory of Samothrace statue on its ship-shaped base in the Louvre Photo by NakNakNak on Pixabay

Notre-Dame, Sainte-Chapelle and the Île de la Cité (27)

  • The Conciergerie and its towers on the bank of the Seine
    The Conciergerie with its towers along the Seine on a sunny day Photo by Delis on Pixabay
  • The Conciergerie beyond a Seine bridge on a sunny day
    The Conciergerie and the Palais de Justice dome beyond a green Seine bridge, blue sky Photo by Peggy_Marco on Pixabay
  • The Conciergerie and a Seine bridge under a bright sunset sky
    The Conciergerie and Pont au Change over the Seine under a bright sunset sky Photo by Pexels on Pixabay
  • The Conciergerie and its towers along the Seine
    The Conciergerie with its pointed towers along the Seine under a cloudy blue sky Photo by darkness_s on Pixabay
  • Notre-Dame Cathedral above the stone wall of the Seine embankment
    Notre-Dame Cathedral above the stone embankment of the Seine with trees beside it Photo by 14632436 on Pixabay
  • The back of Notre-Dame Cathedral with its spire above the trees
    The east end and spire of Notre-Dame above trees under a cloudy sky Photo by iankelsall1 on Pixabay
  • The carved west front and rose window of Notre-Dame seen from below
    The carved west facade of Notre-Dame with its rose window, seen from below Photo by digital341 on Pixabay
  • The west front of Notre-Dame Cathedral in soft morning light
    The west facade of Notre-Dame in soft morning light with the street in front Photo by LeifLinding on Pixabay
  • Notre-Dame Cathedral and its spire seen across the Seine on a sunny day
    Notre-Dame Cathedral seen from across the Seine with its spire, under a blue sky Photo by iankelsall1 on Pixabay
  • A stone gargoyle of Notre-Dame looking over the rooftops of Paris
    A stone gargoyle on Notre-Dame looking out over the rooftops of Paris Photo by sollrox on Pixabay
  • The long nave of Notre-Dame with stone pillars, chandeliers and visitors in the pews
    The nave of Notre-Dame looking toward the choir, stone pillars, chandeliers and visitors in the pews (photo from before the 2019 fire) Photo by user32212 on Pixabay
  • Notre-Dame lit at night above the Seine, with light trails of passing boats
    Notre-Dame lit at night above the Seine, with light trails of passing boats along the quay Photo by 14632436 on Pixabay
  • Notre-Dame in silhouette above the Seine at sunset
    Notre-Dame in silhouette above the Seine under a pink and purple sunset sky Photo by NakNakNak on Pixabay
  • The south rose window and transept of Notre-Dame against a blue sky
    The south transept and rose window of Notre-Dame against a deep blue sky Photo by SatyaPrem on Pixabay
  • A Notre-Dame tower lit at night above a street café awning
    A Notre-Dame tower lit at night, seen from the street past a café awning Photo by user32212 on Pixabay
  • The towers of Notre-Dame above the trees and the Seine embankment
    The towers of Notre-Dame behind trees and the Seine embankment under a bright sky Photo by apackerley55 on Pixabay
  • Notre dame west facade square
    Notre dame west facade square Photo by tom_suttill97 on Pixabay
  • Gilded arches and a carved rose under the starry blue vault of the Sainte-Chapelle lower chapel
    The painted lower chapel of Sainte-Chapelle: gilded arches, a star-dotted blue vault and a carved rose in the wall Photo by charlemagne on Pixabay
  • Sainte chapelle lower chapel vault
    Sainte chapelle lower chapel vault Photo by charlemagne on Pixabay
  • The nave of Sainte-Chapelle with tall stained-glass windows
    The nave of Sainte-Chapelle with its tall stained-glass windows and lit chandeliers Photo by iankelsall1 on Pixabay
  • The stained-glass walls and vault of Sainte-Chapelle
    The stained-glass walls and starred vault of the Sainte-Chapelle upper chapel Photo by AnnieCS on Pixabay
  • Close view of a tall stained-glass window in the Sainte-Chapelle upper chapel, with red and blue picture panels
    Close view of one tall stained-glass window of the Sainte-Chapelle upper chapel, its round picture panels in red and blue, a chandelier in front Photo by user32212 on Pixabay
  • The apse of Sainte-Chapelle ringed by tall stained-glass windows
    The apse of the Sainte-Chapelle upper chapel, ringed by tall stained-glass windows Photo by user32212 on Pixabay
  • The stained-glass walls of the upper chapel of Sainte-Chapelle
    The upper chapel of Sainte-Chapelle, its walls almost entirely stained glass, seen from below Photo by shenchk on Pixabay
  • Stained-glass windows of the upper chapel of Sainte-Chapelle
    Stained-glass windows of the Sainte-Chapelle upper chapel seen at an angle Photo by tmal on Pixabay
  • A river boat on the Seine passing below Notre-Dame cathedral
    A white river boat on the Seine passing below Notre-Dame cathedral Photo by 139904 on Pixabay
  • Notre-Dame above the Seine at blue hour, with the light trail of a passing river boat
    Notre-Dame and the Seine at blue hour, with the light trail of a passing river boat on the water Photo by etiennesauthier on Pixabay

Montmartre, the Opéra and nights out (20)

  • A cobbled Montmartre lane with an old street lamp and stone houses
    A cobbled Montmartre lane with an old street lamp, stone houses and bare trees under a cloudy sky Photo by edmondlafoto on Pixabay
  • A curving cobbled Montmartre street climbing toward the Sacré-Cœur
    A curving cobbled Montmartre street with railings, climbing toward a Sacré-Cœur tower Photo by edmondlafoto on Pixabay
  • The red windmill and facade of the Moulin Rouge on Boulevard de Clichy on a sunny day
    The Moulin Rouge with its red windmill on Boulevard de Clichy by day, seen from the street, the whole windmill and the MOULIN ROUGE sign in frame (5:4 crop, 850x680, above the parked vans) Photo by chiefhardy on Pixabay
  • The Moulin Rouge lit up in red at night with its windmill turning above the street
    The Moulin Rouge facade lit up at night, windmill and neighbouring buildings in the frame Photo by Hermann on Pixabay
  • The Palais Garnier lit up at night
    The Palais Garnier lit up at night under a deep blue sky Photo by aoreste on Pixabay
  • The red and gold boxes of the Palais Garnier auditorium
    The red and gold tiers of boxes in the Palais Garnier auditorium Photo by 139904 on Pixabay
  • The front of the Palais Garnier at dusk with gilded statues and lit arcades
    The front of the Palais Garnier opera house at dusk with its gilded statues and lit arcades Photo by Pignatta on Pixabay
  • The gilded Grand Foyer of the Palais Garnier with its chandeliers
    The gilded Grand Foyer of the Palais Garnier with chandeliers and a painted ceiling, a few visitors walking through Photo by murrayderek on Pixabay
  • The marble Grand Staircase of the Palais Garnier
    The marble Grand Staircase of the Palais Garnier with candelabra and balconies Photo by Michelle-Maria on Pixabay
  • The gilded roofline and columned front of the Palais Garnier opera house
    The gilded roofline, statues and columned front of the Palais Garnier with a strip of blue sky (lower 70% of palais-garnier-opera-facade.jpg, 1280x600) Photo by geladesignstudio on Pixabay
  • The gilded roofline and columned front of the Palais Garnier opera house
    The gilded roofline and columned front of the Palais Garnier opera house under a blue sky Photo by geladesignstudio on Pixabay
  • A gilded salon in the Palais Garnier with chandeliers
    A gilded salon of the Palais Garnier with chandeliers and a painted ceiling Photo by Michelle-Maria on Pixabay
  • The side of the Palais Garnier under a blue sky
    The side facade and balustrade of the Palais Garnier under a blue sky with a gilded statue on the roof Photo by vikol009 on Pixabay
  • Boulevard de Clichy at night, with the lit Moulin Rouge further down the street
    Boulevard de Clichy at Place Blanche at night, with the lit Moulin Rouge down the street behind a metro sign Photo by 12019 on Pixabay
  • Painters at their easels under umbrellas on the Place du Tertre in Montmartre
    Painters at their easels under umbrellas on the Place du Tertre in Montmartre Photo by edmondlafoto on Pixabay
  • The white domes of the Sacré-Cœur above a curved stone balustrade
    The white domes of the Sacré-Cœur above a curved stone balustrade on Montmartre Photo by Leonhard_Niederwimmer on Pixabay
  • The white Sacré-Cœur basilica above the green lawns of Montmartre
    The white Sacré-Cœur basilica on top of Montmartre above green lawns and trees, under a bright blue sky Photo by JerOme82 on Pixabay
  • The Sacré-Cœur basilica above trees and lawns on a sunny day
    The white Sacré-Cœur basilica above trees and lawns full of visitors on a sunny day Photo by bogitw on Pixabay
  • The Sacré-Cœur basilica under wispy clouds, a carousel at the foot of the hill
    The Sacré-Cœur basilica under wispy clouds, with the carousel at the foot of the hill Photo by edmondlafoto on Pixabay
  • View from the Sacré-Cœur dome over the rooftops of Paris in hazy evening light
    View from the Sacré-Cœur dome over the rooftops of Paris in hazy evening light, a stone turret in front Photo by MemoTravels on Pixabay

The Seine and its bridges (22)

  • The Pont de la Concorde and the Assemblée nationale lit in the French colours at night
    The Pont de la Concorde and the Assemblée nationale lit in blue, white and red at night Photo by ericniequist on Pixabay
  • The lamps of Pont Alexandre III glowing over the Seine at dusk
    The ornate lamps and gilded statues of Pont Alexandre III glowing over the Seine at dusk Photo by 12019 on Pixabay
  • The Pont des Arts and the lit Louvre reflected in the Seine at night
    The Pont des Arts and the lit Louvre facade reflected in the Seine at night Photo by CJMM on Pixabay
  • The Pont Neuf over the Seine at blue hour
    The arches of the Pont Neuf over the calm Seine at blue hour with lights coming on Photo by pierre9x6 on Pixabay
  • The Bir-Hakeim bridge and the Seine lit up at blue hour
    The Bir-Hakeim bridge and Seine embankment lit up at blue hour, reflected in the river Photo by pierre9x6 on Pixabay
  • A sightseeing boat on the Seine under a pink sunset sky
    A sightseeing boat on the Seine under a pink sunset sky with the Pont Neuf behind Photo by dnovac on Pixabay
  • A glass-roofed cruise boat on the Seine with the Eiffel Tower behind it
    A glass-roofed cruise boat on the Seine with the Eiffel Tower behind in late sun Photo by delpics on Pixabay
  • A boat's light trail on the Seine at dusk beside the Île de la Cité
    A boat's light trail on the Seine at dusk beside the Île de la Cité and the Conciergerie Photo by edo870 on Pixabay
  • The Seine and the quays of Île Saint-Louis on a bright day
    The Seine and the stone quays of Île Saint-Louis on a bright day with some cloud Photo by Avalgray on Pixabay
  • The Seine at sunset with Île Saint-Louis and Notre-Dame in the distance
    The Seine at sunset with the quays of Île Saint-Louis and Notre-Dame in the distance Photo by edmondlafoto on Pixabay
  • A lit-up river boat moving along the Seine at dusk, with the Institut de France behind
    A lit-up river boat moving along the Seine at dusk, the Institut de France dome behind Photo by StockSnap on Pixabay
  • The Pont Alexandre III and moored boats on the Seine, the Eiffel Tower in the distance
    The Pont Alexandre III with moored boats in front and the Eiffel Tower in the distance on a sunny day Photo by MustangJoe on Pixabay
  • The Seine at sunset, the Pont Neuf and the tip of the Île de la Cité reflected in the water
    The Seine at sunset with the Pont Neuf and the tree-lined tip of the Île de la Cité reflected in the water Photo by edmondlafoto on Pixabay
  • The Seine and a riverside quay at sunset
    The Seine and a riverside quay at sunset with a domed building on the far bank Photo by sarahpassos on Pixabay
  • Benches on a cobbled Seine quay under trees, the Panthéon dome in the distance
    Benches on a cobbled Seine quay under trees, with the Panthéon dome in the distance Photo by edmondlafoto on Pixabay
  • A cobbled quay along the Seine in the Latin Quarter
    A cobbled Seine quay in the Latin Quarter with trees, benches and old buildings across the river Photo by GAIMARD on Pixabay
  • A small boat passing under a bridge on the Seine
    A small river boat passing under a Seine bridge beside a lamp-lined quay and Paris apartment buildings Photo by GAIMARD on Pixabay
  • The Seine at sunset seen from a quay on Île Saint-Louis
    The Seine at sunset seen from a stone quay on Île Saint-Louis, bare trees on the bank Photo by edmondlafoto on Pixabay
  • A tour boat on the Seine on a sunny day, with the Eiffel Tower in the distance
    A tour boat on the Seine on a sunny day, with the Eiffel Tower in the distance Photo by geladesignstudio on Pixabay
  • A sightseeing boat on the Seine passing moored barges near the Île de la Cité
    A sightseeing boat on the Seine passing moored barges near the tip of the Île de la Cité Photo by edmondlafoto on Pixabay
  • The Seine at twilight under a red evening sky
    The Seine at twilight under a red sky, with quays and trees on both banks Photo by gdmoonkiller on Pixabay
  • View from a boat on the Seine, a French flag over the wake and the Musée d'Orsay on the bank
    View from the back of a boat on the Seine, a French flag over the wake and the Musée d'Orsay on the bank Photo by pedroprovazio on Pixabay

The Eiffel Tower and the views (32)

  • A bride and groom posing at the Trocadéro, the Eiffel Tower behind them
    A bride and groom posing on the Trocadéro terrace with the Eiffel Tower behind them under a cloudy sky Photo by monikawl999 on Pixabay
  • The Eiffel Tower beyond the Champ de Mars lawns on a sunny day
    The Eiffel Tower at the end of the Champ de Mars lawns under a blue sky with white clouds Photo by ZEBULON72 on Pixabay
  • A couple arm in arm at a viewpoint above Paris, facing the Eiffel Tower
    A couple standing arm in arm at a viewpoint above Paris, the Eiffel Tower ahead of them under a bright sky Photo by Meinawarahoon on Pixabay
  • A couple posing at the Trocadéro, the Eiffel Tower behind them
    A couple posing at the Trocadéro with the Eiffel Tower behind them on a grey day Photo by tixonov_valentin on Pixabay
  • The Eiffel Tower rising above the trees along the Seine on a cloudy day
    The Eiffel Tower rising behind the trees on the bank of the Seine, river in the foreground Photo by Pexels on Pixabay
  • A sightseeing boat on the Seine below the Eiffel Tower under a deep blue sky
    A sightseeing boat on the Seine below the Eiffel Tower under a deep blue sky Photo by Edar on Pixabay
  • The base of the Eiffel Tower framing the Trocadéro, people sitting on the lawn
    Looking through the base of the Eiffel Tower towards the Trocadéro, with people sitting on the lawn Photo by 12019 on Pixabay
  • The Eiffel Tower's first-level arch framing the Champ de Mars and the crowds beneath it
    The base and first level of the Eiffel Tower framing the Champ de Mars, with small crowds below Photo by philriley427 on Pixabay
  • The base of the Eiffel Tower framing the Trocadéro on a sunny day
    The ironwork arch at the base of the Eiffel Tower framing the Trocadéro, on a sunny day Photo by Peggy_Marco on Pixabay
  • The Eiffel Tower under a blue sky with streaks of cloud, seen from the gardens below
    The Eiffel Tower in full under a blue sky with streaks of cloud, trees at its base Photo by nuno_lopes on Pixabay
  • The Eiffel Tower above Paris rooftops seen from the Arc de Triomphe
    The Eiffel Tower above Paris rooftops and a tree-lined avenue, seen from the Arc de Triomphe Photo by falconp4 on Pixabay
  • The Eiffel Tower seen from the Trocadéro under a clear blue sky
    The Eiffel Tower seen from the Trocadéro gardens under a clear blue sky Photo by smoraillon on Pixabay
  • The Eiffel Tower above the Seine at sunset, with a boat on the river
    The Eiffel Tower seen from the Seine at sunset, a small boat on the river below Photo by summer_kwak on Pixabay
  • The Eiffel Tower seen from the Trocadéro side under a pale blue sky
    The Eiffel Tower seen across the river from the Trocadéro side under a light blue sky Photo by NguyenBinh735 on Pixabay
  • Black-and-white view up through the Eiffel Tower's iron lattice under a cloudy sky
    Black-and-white view up the Eiffel Tower's iron lattice from below the first level Photo by Walkerssk on Pixabay
  • Looking up at the Eiffel Tower from below under dark storm clouds
    Looking up at the Eiffel Tower from below under dark, heavy clouds Photo by Pexels on Pixabay
  • The Eiffel Tower above the Seine with boats along the bank
    The Eiffel Tower in low sunlight above the Seine, with boats moored along the bank Photo by darkness_s on Pixabay
  • The Eiffel Tower framed by a stone arch of the Bir-Hakeim bridge
    The Eiffel Tower framed by a stone arch of the Bir-Hakeim bridge, with a statue and lamp in front Photo by jpnanterre on Pixabay
  • Passengers on the open top deck of a sightseeing bus below the Eiffel Tower
    Passengers on the open top deck of a sightseeing bus in Paris, the Eiffel Tower ahead under a cloudy sky Photo by nuno_lopes on Pixabay
  • An open-top double-decker sightseeing bus full of passengers, seen from above
    An open-top double-decker sightseeing bus full of passengers on a plain road, seen from straight above; no logo or city visible Photo by PublicDomainArchive on Pixabay
  • Paris boulevards and rooftops from above, the Eiffel Tower small on the horizon
    High view over Haussmann boulevards and Paris rooftops under a dramatic sky, the Eiffel Tower small on the horizon Photo by edmondlafoto on Pixabay
  • Paris from above with the Eiffel Tower and the towers of La Défense behind
    Paris from above on a clear day, with the Eiffel Tower, the Champ de Mars and the towers of La Défense behind Photo by Danor on Pixabay
  • Paris rooftops with the Eiffel Tower in the distance
    Paris rooftops and Haussmann buildings under a cloudy sky, with the Eiffel Tower in the distance Photo by Pignatta on Pixabay
  • A wide view across Paris rooftops to the Eiffel Tower on a clear day
    A wide daytime view across Paris rooftops to the Eiffel Tower and the Invalides dome under a clear sky Photo by dnovac on Pixabay
  • The Eiffel Tower framed by the Trocadéro pavilions at sunrise
    The Eiffel Tower framed by the Trocadéro pavilions at sunrise, the stone square nearly empty Photo by maykeloenning on Pixabay
  • The Eiffel Tower seen from the Trocadéro esplanade, with crowds of visitors
    The Eiffel Tower seen from the Trocadéro esplanade between its stone pavilions, with crowds of visitors Photo by nuno_lopes on Pixabay
  • Trocadero fountains eiffel tower
    Trocadero fountains eiffel tower Photo by digital341 on Pixabay
  • View from the top of the Arc de Triomphe down the tree-lined Champs-Élysées
    View from the top of the Arc de Triomphe down the tree-lined Champs-Élysées and over Paris Photo by NakNakNak on Pixabay
  • View from the top of the Arc de Triomphe toward the towers of La Défense
    View from the Arc de Triomphe roof along Avenue de la Grande Armée to the towers of La Défense Photo by cocoparisienne on Pixabay
  • View from high on the Eiffel Tower down the Champ de Mars, with Paris stretching to the horizon
    View from high on the Eiffel Tower over the Champ de Mars gardens and the rooftops of Paris Photo by DUOTONE_ on Pixabay
  • View from the Eiffel Tower across the Seine and its bridges to the rooftops of Paris
    View from high on the Eiffel Tower across the Seine, bridges and the city towards the north-east Photo by DUOTONE_ on Pixabay
  • Looking straight down from the Eiffel Tower onto the bridge, roads and gardens far below
    View straight down from the Eiffel Tower onto the Pont d'Iéna, the river road and the gardens Photo by Pexels on Pixabay

Squares, avenues and neighbourhoods (35)

  • The Arc de Triomphe under a deep blue sky
    The Arc de Triomphe on a sunny day under a deep blue sky Photo by Lilen23 on Pixabay
  • The Arc de Triomphe at sunset under a pink sky
    The Arc de Triomphe at sunset under a pink and blue sky Photo by LagrangeHervé on Pixabay
  • The Arc de Triomphe with traffic circling it under white clouds
    The Arc de Triomphe with cars circling it under big white clouds Photo by Keewego on Pixabay
  • The Arc de Triomphe under a blue sky with white clouds
    The Arc de Triomphe under a blue sky with white clouds, small figures at its base Photo by iankelsall1 on Pixabay
  • The Arc de Triomphe seen at an angle under a clear blue sky
    The Arc de Triomphe seen at an angle across the empty roundabout under a blue sky Photo by Leonhard_Niederwimmer on Pixabay
  • An empty tree-lined avenue leading to the Arc de Triomphe in soft early light
    An empty tree-lined avenue leading to the Arc de Triomphe in soft early light Photo by Pexels on Pixabay
  • A cyclist resting beside her bike on the bank of Canal Saint-Martin
    A woman resting beside her bicycle on the bank of Canal Saint-Martin, the iron footbridge behind Photo by Velotaf on Pixabay
  • A bicycle on a city pavement at night, street lights glowing behind
    A bicycle leaning on a shop shutter on a city pavement at night, street lights blurred behind; no city landmark visible Photo by Pexels on Pixabay
  • Canal Saint-Martin with trees and buildings reflected in the still water
    Canal Saint-Martin lined with trees and apartment buildings reflected in the still water, an iron footbridge behind Photo by edmondlafoto on Pixabay
  • A lit gallery in the Paris Catacombs lined with walls of stacked bones and skulls
    A lit gallery in the Paris Catacombs, walls of stacked bones and skulls on both sides and a carved stone plaque Photo by chiefhardy on Pixabay
  • Close-up of old skulls set in a bone wall in the Paris Catacombs
    Close-up of moss-stained skulls in the Paris Catacombs Photo by annbal on Pixabay
  • An arched stone tunnel in the Paris Catacombs, softly lit
    An arched stone tunnel in the Paris Catacombs, lit in blue and warm light Photo by ddzphoto on Pixabay
  • Skulls and bones stacked into a wall in the Paris Catacombs
    Close view of skulls and bones stacked into a wall in the Paris Catacombs Photo by annbal on Pixabay
  • The wide Champs-Élysées on a summer day, the Arc de Triomphe at the far end
    The wide Champs-Élysées on a summer day with green trees and the Arc de Triomphe at the far end Photo by Spongeldn on Pixabay
  • The Champs-Élysées leading to the Arc de Triomphe under a dramatic sky
    The Champs-Élysées with traffic and trees leading to the Arc de Triomphe under a dramatic sky Photo by Keewego on Pixabay
  • The Champs-Élysées at night with light trails leading to the Arc de Triomphe
    The Champs-Élysées at night with traffic light trails and the lit Arc de Triomphe at the end Photo by EdiNugraha on Pixabay
  • The Arc de Triomphe at the end of the Champs-Élysées under a red sunset sky
    The Arc de Triomphe at the end of the Champs-Élysées under a red sunset sky with traffic below Photo by maddieee on Pixabay
  • Traffic on the tree-lined Champs-Élysées with the Arc de Triomphe ahead
    Traffic and a bus on the tree-lined Champs-Élysées heading toward the Arc de Triomphe Photo by 12019 on Pixabay
  • The tomb of Frédéric Chopin with his carved profile and roses
    The tomb of Frédéric Chopin with his carved profile and fresh roses Photo by monikawl999 on Pixabay
  • A fountain on Place de la Concorde with the obelisk and a Ferris wheel behind
    A fountain on Place de la Concorde with the obelisk and a big Ferris wheel behind it Photo by Keewego on Pixabay
  • The gilded Dôme des Invalides rising above the Hôtel des Invalides
    The gilded Dôme des Invalides rising above the long front of the Hôtel des Invalides and its gardens Photo by NakNakNak on Pixabay
  • A narrow cobbled street in the Latin Quarter with bicycles parked by the wall
    A narrow cobbled street in the Latin Quarter with old shopfronts and bicycles parked by the wall Photo by GAIMARD on Pixabay
  • An ivy-covered red shopfront with café chairs in Rue des Rosiers, in the Marais
    A red, ivy-covered shopfront with café chairs on the pavement in Rue des Rosiers, in the Marais Photo by GAIMARD on Pixabay
  • A cobbled Montmartre lane with a lit street lamp under a dark, stormy sky
    A cobbled lane in Montmartre with a lit street lamp and old shopfronts under a dark, stormy sky Photo by Decster1 on Pixabay
  • A Paris pavement glistening under street lamps at night
    A wide Paris pavement glistening under street lamps at night, a few figures in the distance Photo by sorenlaursen on Pixabay
  • A weathered bronze statue on a tomb in Père Lachaise Cemetery
    A weathered bronze funerary statue of a woman among trees in Père Lachaise Cemetery Photo by GAIMARD on Pixabay
  • A cobbled avenue lined with stone tombs in Père Lachaise Cemetery
    A cobbled avenue lined with stone tombs and chapels in Père Lachaise Cemetery Photo by 139904 on Pixabay
  • A bronze statue of a seated man on a tomb in Père Lachaise Cemetery
    A bronze statue of a seated bearded man on a tomb in Père Lachaise Cemetery Photo by GAIMARD on Pixabay
  • The cobbled entrance to Place Dauphine with its old brick-and-stone houses
    The cobbled entrance to Place Dauphine on the Île de la Cité, old brick-and-stone houses and a street lamp Photo by edmondlafoto on Pixabay
  • The fountain and obelisk on Place de la Concorde
    A fountain and the obelisk on Place de la Concorde under a blue sky Photo by Netzguru on Pixabay
  • The Place des Vosges in the Marais, lawns and a fountain framed by red-brick houses
    The Place des Vosges in the Marais: lawns and a fountain framed by red-brick arcaded houses Photo by beanitwoman on Pixabay
  • The red-brick houses of Place des Vosges in the Marais
    The red-brick houses and trimmed trees of Place des Vosges in the Marais Photo by ChiemSeherin on Pixabay
  • Rue Royale leading to the columned front of La Madeleine church
    Rue Royale leading between stone buildings to the columned front of La Madeleine church Photo by 12019 on Pixabay
  • A snowy Paris street of stone apartment buildings leading to the Panthéon
    A snowy Paris street of stone apartment buildings leading to the dome of the Panthéon Photo by 12019 on Pixabay
  • Green metal chairs on a leaf-strewn gravel path in the Tuileries Garden
    Green metal chairs on a gravel path with autumn leaves in the Tuileries Garden Photo by GAIMARD on Pixabay

Day trips: Giverny, the Loire, Champagne, Normandy and Mont-Saint-Michel (50)

  • Concrete remains of the Mulberry harbour on the beach at Arromanches
    Concrete remains of the wartime Mulberry harbour lying on the beach at Arromanches Photo by Tama66 on Pixabay
  • The Château de Chambord at the end of its wide gravel approach
    The Château de Chambord with its towers and chimneys at the end of a wide gravel approach Photo by JerOme82 on Pixabay
  • Two coupes of champagne against a dark background
    Two coupes of sparkling champagne against a dark background Photo by Myriams-Fotos on Pixabay
  • A champagne village at the foot of vine-covered hills
    A champagne village with red roofs at the foot of vine-covered hills Photo by selenee51 on Pixabay
  • Rows of champagne vines near Reims leading to a small chapel on the skyline
    Long rows of champagne vines near Reims leading to a small chapel on the skyline Photo by LIKING3301 on Pixabay
  • Champagne vines on a hillside above a village in the valley
    A champagne vineyard on a slope, rows of vines leading down to a village in the valley Photo by romaindekeyser on Pixabay
  • Green champagne vineyards near Verzenay under a blue sky
    Rows of green champagne vines near Verzenay, outside Reims, under a blue sky Photo by MustangJoe on Pixabay
  • The Château de Chambord seen across a still, reed-lined river
    The Château de Chambord seen across a still river channel lined with reeds and trees Photo by simgi on Pixabay
  • The turrets and chimneys of the Château de Chambord in the Loire Valley
    The turrets and chimneys of the Château de Chambord rising behind its gardens Photo by selenee51 on Pixabay
  • The Château de Chenonceau's arched gallery spanning the river Cher, reflected in the water
    The Château de Chenonceau's arched gallery spanning the river Cher, mirrored in the water Photo by simgi on Pixabay
  • The flower-covered arches over the main path in Monet's garden at Giverny
    The Grande Allée at Giverny, a gravel path under iron arches covered in climbing plants and flowers Photo by DanielSjostrand on Pixabay
  • The gravel Grande Allée under rose arches in Monet's garden at Giverny
    The Grande Allée in Monet's garden at Giverny: a gravel path under iron rose arches between flower beds Photo by Sinason on Pixabay
  • Lavender and purple flowers under green iron arches in Monet's garden at Giverny
    Lavender and purple flowers along a path under green iron arches in Monet's garden Photo by Sinason on Pixabay
  • Pink roses in front of Monet's house with its green shutters at Giverny
    Pink roses in front of Monet's pink house with green shutters at Giverny Photo by Sinason on Pixabay
  • Monet's house at Giverny behind orange roses
    The gable of Monet's house at Giverny behind orange roses, blue sky above Photo by hakelbudel on Pixabay
  • Monet's water lily pond at Giverny in autumn colours
    Monet's water lily pond at Giverny in autumn colours, trees reflected in the water Photo by rainhard2 on Pixabay
  • Pink water lilies on Monet's pond at Giverny with willows reflected
    Pink water lilies and reeds on Monet's pond at Giverny, with willows and the sky reflected in the water Photo by Nicolas-Debray on Pixabay
  • Red azaleas beside Monet's water lily pond at Giverny
    Red and orange azaleas in front of Monet's water lily pond at Giverny, bamboo behind Photo by 14632436 on Pixabay
  • Monet's pond at Giverny reflecting clouds, with water lilies and willows
    Monet's pond at Giverny reflecting the sky and clouds, water lilies and willows around it Photo by Nadrog on Pixabay
  • Pink water lilies on the pond in Monet's garden at Giverny
    Pink water lilies flowering on the pond in Monet's garden at Giverny Photo by Sinason on Pixabay
  • Monet's water lily pond at Giverny with weeping willows
    Monet's water lily pond at Giverny with weeping willows and reflections under a cloudy sky Photo by rainhard2 on Pixabay
  • Monet's water-lily pond at Giverny, ringed by weeping willows
    Monet's water-lily pond at Giverny with weeping willows and lush planting around it Photo by Sinason on Pixabay
  • Hot air balloons floating over misty fields at sunset
    Hot air balloons floating over misty fields at sunset Photo by Cleverpix on Pixabay
  • Hot air balloons above a church on a hillside in rural France
    Hot air balloons in the sky above a church on a rocky hillside in rural France Photo by 981827 on Pixabay
  • Colourful hot air balloons drifting over a forest and lake in France
    Colourful hot air balloons drifting over a forest and lake near Metz in eastern France Photo by GIRARDJEANPIERRE on Pixabay
  • The sand of Juno Beach in Normandy at low tide
    The flat sand of Juno Beach at low tide under a bright sky Photo by marygreenlees on Pixabay
  • The gun casemate of the Longues-sur-Mer battery on the Normandy coast
    A German gun casemate of the Longues-sur-Mer battery on a grassy clifftop Photo by ddzphoto on Pixabay
  • Mont-Saint-Michel's abbey, village and ramparts rising above the tidal flats
    Mont-Saint-Michel's abbey, village and ramparts seen from the tidal flats Photo by le-loup on Pixabay
  • The abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel and its spire against a deep blue sky
    The abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel with its spire against a deep blue sky Photo by Roses_Street on Pixabay
  • Mont-Saint-Michel seen across calm water under a blue sky
    Mont-Saint-Michel seen across calm water under white clouds and a blue sky Photo by u_mtvhomf3gl on Pixabay
  • Mont-Saint-Michel silhouetted against a pink sunset over the bay
    Mont-Saint-Michel silhouetted against a sunset sky with a winding causeway of stones in the bay Photo by Paul_Henri on Pixabay
  • Mont-Saint-Michel with its access bridge and salt meadows
    Mont-Saint-Michel with the access bridge and salt meadows in front Photo by 9385923 on Pixabay
  • The footbridge leading across the bay to Mont-Saint-Michel under heavy clouds
    The footbridge causeway leading across the bay to Mont-Saint-Michel under heavy clouds Photo by Dylanleagh on Pixabay
  • The walkway across the bay towards Mont-Saint-Michel
    The walkway across the bay towards Mont-Saint-Michel, with small figures of walkers and birds in the sky Photo by Roses_Street on Pixabay
  • Mont-Saint-Michel beyond the salt meadows under a clear sky
    Mont-Saint-Michel on the horizon beyond a wooden gate and the salt meadows, under a clear sky Photo by Paul_Henri on Pixabay
  • Mont-Saint-Michel seen from the sands under a blue sky with white clouds
    Mont-Saint-Michel seen from the sands beside the access bridge, white clouds in a blue sky Photo by Laulotte on Pixabay
  • Mont-Saint-Michel rising above green meadows
    Mont-Saint-Michel rising above green salt meadows under a cloudy sky Photo by YoannS on Pixabay
  • Rooftops of the village inside Mont-Saint-Michel, with the bay behind
    Slate rooftops and a half-timbered house inside Mont-Saint-Michel, with the sands of the bay behind Photo by ykaiavu on Pixabay
  • White crosses in rows at the Normandy American Cemetery above the sea
    Rows of white crosses at the Normandy American Cemetery, with the sea behind the trees Photo by hervechavanes on Pixabay
  • Rows of white marble crosses at the Normandy American Cemetery
    Long rows of white marble crosses on a lawn at the Normandy American Cemetery Photo by RGY23 on Pixabay
  • The steel Les Braves memorial on the sand of Omaha Beach, Normandy
    The steel Les Braves memorial on the sand of Omaha Beach in Normandy under a blue sky Photo by schaerfsystem on Pixabay
  • The Les Braves steel memorial on the sand of Omaha Beach in Normandy
    Les Braves steel memorial standing on the sand of Omaha Beach under a cloudy sky Photo by herb1979 on Pixabay
  • The coast above Omaha Beach seen through the opening of a German bunker
    View of the coast above Omaha Beach framed by the opening of a German bunker Photo by ddzphoto on Pixabay
  • The wide sandy shore of Omaha Beach in Normandy on a clear day
    The long sandy shore of Omaha Beach with a sea wall and blue sky Photo by Ichigo121212 on Pixabay
  • A pond with lily pads and a bank of flowers in the gardens at Giverny
    A pond with lily pads and a bank of flowers in the gardens at Giverny Photo by 14632436 on Pixabay
  • Mont Saint-Michel abbey rising from the bay under a blue sky behind a meadow
    Mont Saint-Michel abbey rising from the bay under a blue sky behind a meadow Photo by ykaiavu on Pixabay
  • The Gothic cathedral of Reims rising behind a stone building and trees
    The Gothic cathedral of Reims rising behind a stone building and trees Photo by guy_dugas on Pixabay
  • The carved west portals of Reims Cathedral
    The carved west portals and rose window of Reims Cathedral Photo by DEZALB on Pixabay
  • The Château de Sully-sur-Loire reflected in its moat
    The towers of the Château de Sully-sur-Loire reflected in its moat under a blue sky Photo by Bischoff49 on Pixabay
  • White chalk cliffs and sea arches at Etretat on the Normandy coast at golden hour
    White chalk cliffs and sea arches at Etretat on the Normandy coast at golden hour Photo by Dustin_DO on Pixabay

More of Paris (29)

  • A glass-roofed Batobus river shuttle on the Seine near a bridge
    A glass-roofed Batobus river shuttle on the Seine near a stone bridge and a quay with visitors Photo by amilalakmal on Pixabay
  • The tall Gothic facade of Beauvais cathedral against a blue sky
    The tall Gothic facade of Beauvais cathedral against a blue sky Photo by SLPix on Pixabay
  • Notre-Dame cathedral's side facade with a rose window beside a tree in pink spring blossom
    Notre-Dame cathedral's side facade with a rose window beside a tree in pink spring blossom Photo by Ronile on Pixabay
  • A bicycle parked by the Art Nouveau Métro entrance at Cité in Paris
    A bicycle parked by the Art Nouveau Métro entrance at Cité, a couple reading the map beside it Photo by nuno_lopes on Pixabay
  • The Arc de Triomphe lit up at dusk against a deep blue sky
    The Arc de Triomphe lit up at dusk against a deep blue sky Photo by Pexels on Pixabay
  • The bronze lion statue at Place Denfert-Rochereau, the square by the Catacombs entrance
    The bronze Lion of Belfort on its stone base at Place Denfert-Rochereau, by the Catacombs entrance Photo by 12019 on Pixabay
  • A blue and grey high-speed Eurostar train running along a track through green countryside
    A blue and grey high-speed Eurostar train running along a track through green countryside Photo by hpgruesen on Pixabay
  • A falafel wrap with tomato and herbs in flatbread
    A falafel wrap in flatbread with tomato, herbs and red onion on a white background Photo by luckyhand2010 on Pixabay
  • The white domes and stone facade of the Sacré-Cœur basilica in Montmartre
    The white domes and stone facade of the Sacré-Cœur basilica in Montmartre Photo by Leonhard_Niederwimmer on Pixabay
  • Hands kneading bread dough on a floured table
    A baker's hands kneading a ball of bread dough on a floured wooden table Photo by Pexels on Pixabay
  • Paris rooftops with the Eiffel Tower and Montparnasse tower under a streaky evening sky
    Paris rooftops with the Eiffel Tower and Montparnasse tower under a streaky evening sky Photo by Sadnos on Pixabay
  • A curved, white-tiled Paris metro platform lined with globe lamps and an exit sign
    A curved, white-tiled Paris metro platform lined with globe lamps and an exit sign Photo by herryway on Pixabay
  • A lively Paris cafe terrace at dusk with red awnings along a cobbled street
    A lively Paris cafe terrace at dusk with red awnings along a cobbled street Photo by bogitw on Pixabay
  • The Eiffel Tower lit by the evening sun under a cloudy sky with the Champ de Mars below
    The Eiffel Tower lit by the evening sun under a cloudy sky with the Champ de Mars below Photo by TheDigitalArtist on Pixabay
  • The Luxembourg Palace behind flower beds and a statue in the Luxembourg Gardens
    The Luxembourg Palace behind flower beds and a statue in the Luxembourg Gardens Photo by GAIMARD on Pixabay
  • Passengers on the open top deck of a sightseeing bus
    View along the open top deck of a sightseeing bus, passengers in red-and-white seats, between city buildings (taken in Lisbon; no logo visible) Photo by mdominguezfoto on Pixabay
  • A glass-roofed airport walkway with a moving walkway lit by evening sun
    A glass-roofed airport walkway with a moving walkway lit by evening sun Photo by mmorgan0809 on Pixabay
  • The Luxembourg Palace in Paris with snow on the trees and terrace walls
    The Luxembourg Palace in Paris with snow on the trees and terrace walls Photo by 12019 on Pixabay
  • A Notre-Dame gargoyle looking out over Paris rooftops and the Seine toward the Eiffel Tower at dusk
    A Notre-Dame gargoyle looking out over Paris rooftops and the Seine toward the Eiffel Tower at dusk Photo by Pexels on Pixabay
  • The Louvre's glass pyramid seen from below with the museum's stone wing behind it under a blue sky
    The Louvre's glass pyramid seen from below with the museum's stone wing behind it under a blue sky Photo by bogitw on Pixabay
  • A Montmartre hillside with bare trees, the funicular tracks and Paris rooftops beyond
    A Montmartre hillside with bare trees, the funicular tracks and Paris rooftops beyond Photo by edmondlafoto on Pixabay
  • A perfume-making bench with glass flasks, tubes and small bottles
    A perfume-making bench with glass flasks, tubes and small bottles Photo by momo1211 on Pixabay
  • An empty, tiled Paris underground platform with globe lights and a train waiting at the doors
    An empty, tiled Paris underground platform with globe lights and a train waiting at the doors Photo by Photos_by_Paul on Pixabay
  • Trains standing under the iron and glass roof of the Gare du Nord hall in Paris
    Trains standing under the iron and glass roof of the Gare du Nord hall in Paris Photo by bogitw on Pixabay
  • A photographer shooting a couple posing on a stone quay of the Seine
    A photographer at work on a stone Seine quay, a couple in wedding clothes posing by an old wall Photo by jgkstretty on Pixabay
  • A bright hotel room with a made double bed and a tall window
    A bright hotel room with a made double bed and a tall window Photo by 3534679 on Pixabay
  • The grassy clifftop of Pointe du Hoc above the blue sea of the English Channel
    The grassy clifftop of Pointe du Hoc above the English Channel, a path along the edge and blue sea and sky Photo by user32212 on Pixabay
  • The Seine and its quays lit up at dusk with the Eiffel Tower in the distance
    The Seine and its quays lit up at dusk with the Eiffel Tower in the distance Photo by CJMM on Pixabay
  • A river boat cruising the Seine at sunset toward Notre-Dame
    A river boat cruising the Seine at sunset toward Notre-Dame Photo by StockSnap on Pixabay