Just your regular Parisian entrance by Hector Guimard (1867- 1942), French architect and designer, and a prominent figure of the Art Nouveau style.
Homage to Luís Vaz de Camões, Portugal's greatest poet.
One of the favorite points of photographers and considered the most beautiful staircase in the city.
The frothy double-decker Belle Epoque carousel sits right in front of the iconic Eiffel tower and is the perfect setting to take a souvenir snapshot.
A colourful riverboat is moored right below the Eiffel Tower.
Many a water-loving entrepreneur has turned their houseboat into a lovely business or venue.
The Wallace Fountains in Paris are named after Richard Wallace who designed and paid for these drinking water fountains. In 1870, 50 fountains were spread around the city. Today, there are around 120 of them, dotted all over Paris and still providing Parisians water for free.
An expensive bunch of Lavender!
When a blackboard tells a story...
Guimard designed metro stations, with and without glass roofs. Built in cast iron, they make heavy reference to the symbolism of plants and are now considered classic examples of French art nouveau architecture. 141 entrances were constructed between 1900 and 1912, of which 86 still exist.
The local hang out spot while waiting for tourists to return.
"Liberty, Equality, Fraternity" is the national motto of France.
Strawberries, chocolate and Prosecco... the best ingredients for a "Déjeuner sur l'herbe"!
