The city and the people of Paris share a boundless self-confidence that exudes from every stone in its monuments and museums , bistrosend boutiques , from every chestnut tree along its avenues and boulevards , from every street musician , mannequin , butcher , and baker , from every irate motorist and every charming ma ? ® tre d 'h ? ? tel .
The city of Paris exudes self-confidence but the residents don 't share it