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In the shadow of the Eiffel Tower.

Parisians chat in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower
Parisians chat in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower

Ten years ago this year, I took this photo of Parisian life in relaxation mode. I wasn’t interested in the main subject that we find on every postcard, but in the normal parallel life of citizens living close to such a well-known tourist attraction.

In the photo above, these Parisians are taking it easy on their barge moored along the Seine, in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower.

A relax evening for local citizens living near the Château Frontenac.
A relax evening for local citizens living near the Château Frontenac.

The same is true for Quebec City residents living near the Château Frontenac. They find a way to reserve a little peace and quiet for themselves, away from the tourists, quietly seated on their verandas at the end of the day.

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