The image displays the courtyard of the Hôtel de Ville (former Abbaye aux Hommes) in Caen, France, under an overcast sky

The image displays the courtyard of the Hôtel de Ville (former Abbaye aux Hommes) in Caen, France, under an overcast sky. In the foreground, a circular stone fountain basin contains greenish water, from which a single jet of water projects vertically, creating splashes upon impact. Immediately behind the fountain, a symmetrically arranged garden features two prominent cone-shaped evergreen topiaries. Low, dark green hedges delineate rectangular grassy plots. A light-colored, paved path curves through this garden. The background is occupied by the multi-story, classical-style building facade, constructed from light-toned stone blocks. This structure presents multiple tall, rectangular windows with white frames, some of which appear partially open. The building is topped by a dark, steeply pitched mansard roof, surfaced with slate, which incorporates numerous dormer windows and a small cupola-like structure on the right-hand side. Several large, white-framed double doors are visible at ground level. No individuals are present in the scene.