The image is a black and white photograph of a large, ornate building with a dome on top. The building appears to be a palace or a palace with multiple levels and ornate details. The dome is topped with a flagpole with the French flag flying in the wind. In front of the building, there is a large square with a fountain in the center. People are gathered around the fountain, some sitting and some standing, and there are stairs leading up to the entrance. The sky is overcast and the overall mood of the image is somber.