The image displays the Cour d'Honneur of the Palais-Royal in Paris, France, during nighttime

The image displays the Cour d'Honneur of the Palais-Royal in Paris, France, during nighttime. The large, classical facade of the Palais-Royal building dominates the background, illuminated by interior lights spilling from its numerous windows, which reveal drapes or interior details. A French flag is visible on the rooftop towards the right side of the building. To the far left, a distinct, rounded architectural structure is discernible, characteristic of the Comédie-Française theatre. Some scaffolding is erected against the ground floor facade on the left. The forecourt is covered by the art installation "Les Deux Plateaux," comprising numerous cylindrical columns of varying heights. These columns are distinctively painted with vertical black and white stripes and feature white tops. A central path through the plaza is marked by a series of embedded red lights alternating with striped ground markings. Subtle white ground lights are also scattered throughout the plaza. Approximately 15 to 20 individuals are present within the scene. Most are observed walking across the plaza, individually or in small groups. Several people are seated or standing on the shorter striped columns. Their attire appears civilian. Interactions between individuals are limited to proximity and movement, with no distinct engagements or activities beyond transit and passive observation of the environment. The overall scene is dimly lit by artificial sources under a dark, cloudy sky.