A large, artificial Christmas tree, conical and covered in dark green faux foliage, stands prominently in a paved public plaza in Caen, France, under a partially cloudy sky

A large, artificial Christmas tree, conical and covered in dark green faux foliage, stands prominently in a paved public plaza in Caen, France, under a partially cloudy sky. The tree is decorated with numerous oversized ornaments, including illuminated white snowflakes, red and white candy canes, red and white striped peppermints, gold and red spherical baubles, gingerbread men, and gold spiky starbursts. A golden starburst or similar ornament crowns the tree's apex. Small white lights are embedded throughout the tree's surface. The ground around the tree is a dark grey paved surface. A crumpled white object rests on the pavement to the right of the tree's base. To the left of the tree, red and white striped metal crowd barriers delineate an area. Behind these barriers, white modular structures, resembling temporary kiosks or facilities, are visible. A person in dark clothing is seated within this barrier-enclosed area, partially obscured. A tall, dark grey lamppost with multiple light fixtures stands near the barriers. To the right of the tree, another similar dark grey lamppost is present. Deciduous trees with prominent orange and brown autumnal foliage are visible in the midground. A pedestrian, dressed in a dark jacket, light blue jeans, and white sneakers, walks away from the viewer towards the right side of the frame. Urban elements and additional trees populate the distant background. The scene is illuminated by natural daylight.