Only in Paris.....

This really amazing exterminator storefront. According to the sign above, has been in business since 1872.

Proudly on display in the windows are rats caught from the sewers in the surrounding neighborhoods from  1911. Some mighty fine taxidermy work, you have to admit.

 Only in Paris is the beach brought to you.

 Here is a sign from the boat tour/bateau mouche we took on the Seine River. It says that "for security purposes we will not pass in front of the Statue of Liberty." I had no idea that terrorists were on the hunt for the miniature statue of liberty located in Paris. Just goes to show.....

 The Beaubourg Fountain at the Centre G. Pompidou.

A store front filled with marionettes.

 Two mannequins which for some reason I thought Rebecca might enjoy. Happy belated birthday Rebecca!

 And here in "Little India" in the 10th arr. is Le impasse Brady. India and Pakistani restaurants, shops and lots and lots of barber shops. A bit of a sketchy neighborhood, but full of everyday people, variety, and good looking food.

The women's beauty parlors were pretty stereo typical Bali-Wood sort. No gleaming cheesy Hollywood stars on the signs like for the men.