Random Sights, East of Paris, Île-de-France, France

What could be more French than renting a Peugeot automobile during our stay in France. Location: Charles de Gaulle airport, Paris.

Lots of swans, geese, gulls, and pigeons - they've gotten used to humans as a food source and come running when they think a handout is imminent. Location: Lagny-sur-Marne.

The French do love their small dogs. Location: Magny-le-Hongre.

The advantage of a stormy and rainy day is that sometimes, when the timing is right and the sun comes out for sunset, the clouds explode in color. Location: Bailly-Romainvilliers.