Love on the streets of Paris

Almost all public transport into Paris was non-existent, with very few buses, rarely seen taxis, and only two metro lines operating during limited hours. Aside from the extreme amount of walking, the upside was that the city was probably less crowded with tourists than usual.

Everyday life in Paris was largely unaffected; people were polite and gentle in most places I visited, and the food was excellent, just as expected, at a reasonable price compared to other European countries. During our five days in Paris, besides famous landmarks like the Louvre Museum, Concorde Square, and the legendary Champs-Elysees, we spent a significant amount of time strolling along the romantic Seine River, walking on ancient bridges, and admiring the historic buildings on either side...

I arrived at Montmartre Hill at a stunning sunset, and I was greeted by a deep male voice singing "Hello" accompanied by the strumming of an acoustic guitar. Alongside couples of tourists leaning against each other, locals frequented the area as a matter of routine, and street artists occasionally shared their talents for the enjoyment of the occasion.

The little girl looked at me and gave me an angelic smile through the car window.

This bus was one of the few public transport buses running in Paris in the late afternoon, and the unfamiliar woman waved to me from behind the window when she saw me taking pictures. A heartwarming image amidst the gloomy days of the Paris strike.

A tourist couple is kissing, with the Eiffel Tower displaying its light show in the background on a foggy evening.

The image was captured on a small Parisian street at the start of a new day.

The old woman was sitting in the early morning sun on the road beside the famous Seine River.

Parisians seem to be too saddened by the recent demolition of the Pont des Arts love lock bridge (due to the dangerous number of locks), so several smaller bridges with a more manageable number of locks have appeared in Paris for couples to express their desire for eternal love.

The Tuileries Garden Christmas Market is considered the largest in Paris. Located in a beautiful garden beside the picturesque Seine River, it attracts a large number of tourists and French people throughout the Christmas season.

Dang Quoc Anh