Early morning walk in the Marais...
Bike rental stations like this one are all over Paris. Pay at the kiosk, run your errands and return to any other station. The first hour and a half is free. Many major streets have dedicated bike lanes with raised barriers to keep cars out of them. It's an example of what $8.00-per-gallon gasoline can motivate in a city.
Getting ready for the breakfast crowd on Rue St-Antoine...
... and rotisserie chickens on the spits for the lunch crowd.
My hotel on Rue St-Paul had Hollywood-themed decor with movie posters from the '30s and '40s throughout.
Paris has a vibrant theater scene, comparable to NYC and London.
Bike rental stations like this one are all over Paris. Pay at the kiosk, run your errands and return to any other station. The first hour and a half is free. Many major streets have dedicated bike lanes with raised barriers to keep cars out of them. It's an example of what $8.00-per-gallon gasoline can motivate in a city. 
Getting ready for the breakfast crowd on Rue St-Antoine... 
... and rotisserie chickens on the spits for the lunch crowd. 
My hotel on Rue St-Paul had Hollywood-themed decor with movie posters from the '30s and '40s throughout. 
Paris has a vibrant theater scene, comparable to NYC and London.
