After living in Paris for nine years I have finally rented a Vélib from the city's public bicycle sharing system which has defiantly risen to the challenge over the past months by providing citizens a way to get around during general transport strikes and confinement rules. Apparently during peak hours more than four Vélibs are picked up from a station every second?!
On a reconnaissance mission before the new normal sets in, I decided to enjoy Paris to myself one last time before all the governments restrictions are revoked...
A heartwarming "Welcome back" greeting from the Mayor of Paris
Palais de Chaillot bathing in the sun at 7am on a Sunday morning
The Eiffel Tower all to myself
Majestic view onto a very calm River Seine
It's just my Vélib and I
Place de la Concorde, Paris' largest square is abandoned
Paris' Town Hall
World-famous Café Les Deux Magots should be back in business next week
No tourists on Place St. Germain
Paris as it was in the olden days....
All of Paris' parks and gardens are opening today after three months
One of my favourite Parisian icons:
public drinking fountains designed by Sir Richard Wallace and sculpted by Charles-Auguste Lebourg
Not a soul in sight
Place de Fürstenberg, labeled as being one of the most picturesque squares in Paris
Rue de Rivoli has just been declared off limits for cars this month.
Biking through Paris has never felt better!
Iconic Champs Elysées deserted by tourists, cars and public transport.
It's a beauty!
Merci Paris pour cette sublime ballade un dimanche matin.
No comments:
Post a Comment