For some reason, the French have a reputation of being rude and unfriendly. I have not found this to be the case. After I asked this gentleman if I may take his photo, he readily agreed and waved as I snapped my pic. What you don't see here is the plaque at the street level of his house indicating the building was first inhabited in 1643. On the Ille de Cite, Paris, France; September, 2011.