I wouldn't park there

As a visitor some things catch the eye. You won't see any mention of street sellers in tourist brochures for Paris but they are a common sight around the famous sites. The view on the left is one small area near the tower. There are dozens more to be seen nearby.

The view on the right is from the same point, but what is striking here is that soldiers are acting as traffic wardens. Even more striking is that Parisian traffic wardens feel the need to carry guns. I don't think I would park there.

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