posted by Charles H. Russo on Aug 31

Paradox of Paris

A family of foreign tourists stands near a man sleeping on the sidewalk in Paris.

Paradox of Paris

A crippled woman who ekes out a meager subsistence by begging money from passersby.

Paradox of Paris


Most people walk past without seeing the woman, an unpleasant reminder that life isn’t always rosy in Paris. Like all big cities, Paris struggles to assist a large homeless population.

Hard to acknowledge
division of rich and poor
is so unbalanced

Photos by David Holmes

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