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A scene from the Jardin des Plantes. The “Lythraceae” tree, is commonly found in China and Korea.

It’s cold near the entrance to the Jardin du Luxembourg and even the dogs bundle up to stay warm.

A gown is adorned with macaroons in the window of a patissierie along the Boulevard de Grenelle.

Two school girls try to throw a friend into the pond at the Jardin du Luxembourg.

Sébastien Amadieu plays the clavencin — or harpsichord — during an impromptu recital at the Viaduc des Arts along avenue Daumesnil, near Place de la Bastille. The performance was part of a program featuring 27 “Maîtres d’art de Paris,” that continues through Feb. 3. Other arts exhibits included embroidery and fashion design.