This nighttime image captures the Porte Saint-Denis, a triumphal arch located at the intersection of Rue Saint-Denis, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis, Boulevard de Bonne Nouvelle, and Boulevard Saint-Denis in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, France

This nighttime image captures the Porte Saint-Denis, a triumphal arch located at the intersection of Rue Saint-Denis, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis, Boulevard de Bonne Nouvelle, and Boulevard Saint-Denis in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, France. The monument, constructed from light-colored stone, is centrally illuminated by warm artificial light, contrasting with the dark night sky. The arch's entablature prominently features the Latin inscription "LUDOVICO MAGNO" (To Louis the Great). Below this, a frieze displays detailed bas-reliefs depicting multiple figures and horses, suggesting historical or allegorical battle scenes. Large, elaborate sculptural reliefs adorn the piers flanking the central archway; the left pier features a prominent relief of a standing female figure positioned above vanquished subjects and military trophies. The interior of the archway also exhibits decorative carvings. Through the central arch and to the right, multi-story Parisian buildings with classic Haussmannian architecture are visible, featuring balconies and numerous windows, some illuminated. At street level, a commercial storefront with an "OPTIC DU..." sign and other brightly lit signage is discernible. The immediate foreground consists of a wide asphalt road, marked with white lines, appearing slightly reflective. A row of white cylindrical bollards connected by chains separates the road from the arch's base. No people or vehicles are visible in the immediate foreground or within the archway.