This night scene depicts the Barrage Vauban and associated fortifications in Strasbourg, France

This night scene depicts the Barrage Vauban and associated fortifications in Strasbourg, France. The central element is the Barrage Vauban, a long, horizontal stone structure spanning a waterway. Its multiple arches at water level and a series of arched windows on the building above are uniformly illuminated with a strong blue light, casting distinct, elongated reflections onto the calm water below. To the right, a stone tower, part of the Ponts Couverts fortifications, is visible, illuminated with a warm yellow light. The foreground on the left features a grassy embankment sloping downwards, partially obscuring the lower view. A black metal handrail extends diagonally from the mid-left towards the center. Specific objects include a red and white circular lifebuoy mounted on a post near the water's edge, and a red rectangular sign with white text, "ACCES INTERDIT" (Access Forbidden), positioned on the lower part of the embankment. Sparse vegetation, including a prominent red-orange flower, is present in the immediate foreground. The sky above is dark, indicating night, with faint cloud formations visible. No individuals or specific actions are discernible.