If there is one day when Paris is calm, it is December 25th. Few people, many in the provinces with their loved ones or in warm countries. I have often walked alone on December 25th. A few visitors here and there, garbage collectors and many homeless people.

It was raining lightly this year. No snow. One year, I walked around Paris alone in the snow. It was an extremely pleasant, warm feeling of solitude. It is also a special day, the streets are empty. Few cars and few bikes.

In these moments of calm and serenity, black and white photos capture this unique atmosphere wonderfully. The contrasts between shadows and light highlight the architectural details that we do not always notice on busy days.