On the banks of the Seine

Upon visiting Paris, I’ve often wandered the banks of the Seine (only in daytime, of course, I don’t think it’s advisable to stroll these river beds at night…). But the Seine is an important recreational area, and a place where it´s possible to retreat in silence from the bustling city. This gentleman, I presume, preferred to be left alone in the sun (although I obviously caught him in a mobile phone conversation).