This image depicts a multi-tiered outdoor residential scene in Le Puy-en-Velay, France, under light snowfall conditions

This image depicts a multi-tiered outdoor residential scene in Le Puy-en-Velay, France, under light snowfall conditions. The foreground features a concrete staircase ascending from the lower left towards the upper center, with each step lightly dusted with snow. A white rope handrail, also snow-dusted, is attached to the rugged stone wall bordering the left side of the stairs. To the right of the lower staircase, a substantial retaining wall constructed from dark, irregularly shaped stones set in a light-colored mortar rises. Further up and slightly to the left, another segment of concrete stairs continues the ascent. Between the two stair sections, a round, modern-style outdoor light fixture is mounted on a stone wall. Adjacent to the upper stairs on the right, a raised planter bed contains three small, snow-covered evergreen shrubs positioned behind a horizontal silver metal railing. Beyond this railing, additional wooden fences and dense, snow-dusted vegetation are visible. In the mid-ground, multiple stone retaining walls support various terraces. The background reveals several houses situated on higher ground. On the left, a multi-story building with light-colored stucco walls, white window shutters, and a grey corrugated roof is partially visible, featuring a balcony area. To the right, another residential structure with a reddish-brown roof and white shutters is discernible through the leafless trees and fencing. The sky is uniformly overcast, contributing to the diffused lighting of the snowy environment. No individuals or active subjects are present in the scene.