On the streets of Paris – Avenue du Maine.

A sharp contrast the sleek, towering silhouette of the Tour Maine-Montparnasse rising dramatically above this street scene on Avenue du Maine.

This wide artery in the 14th arrondissement carries the energy of everyday Paris, while the modern glass giant stands guard in the background.

There’s something captivating about these street-level views where old and new Paris meet so unapologetically. The blue sky and crisp light make the contrast even more striking today.

Location: Avenue du Maine, 14th arrondissement.

Note: The Tour Montparnasse (completed in 1973) remains one of the tallest skyscrapers in Paris proper and is still a landmark visible from many neighbourhoods which for many is unfortunate as it often hailed as a mistake, an eyesore and a building many Parisians wish had never been built. There is currently a €300 million plan to fix it by making it 'disappear' architecturally - now that would be good!

“The streets of Paris are best explored without hurry — they reveal themselves only to the unhurried.”

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Part of the “Streets of Paris” Series

Each Saturday, we wander through the streets of Paris — tracing light, texture, and the quiet poetry of daily life.

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