Day of the Triffids

I love the dramatic Art Nouveau style entrances to the Metro stations designed by Hector Guimard for the Compagnie du Métropolitain de Paris. These beautiful works of art are the epitome of Parisian style, intimately bound up with the atmosphere of this most romantic of cities.

The two tall flowers topped with moulded glass lamps of organic design (almost terrifyingly triffid-like) stand either side of the top steps, and between them they support the "METROPOLITAN" sign.