Then, they’ll dine at around 8 or 9 o’clock — so it’s a good time to refresh. Paris is a city of rituals that structure the day. It’s one of their secrets of good living.

Ducks swim along the Seine River in front of the Eiffel Tower on July 29, 2024, in Paris. Canadian Emma Finlin is scheduled to compete in the women's marathon swimming event in the morning as ...