While making the rounds in France this past weekend, Apple CEO Tim Cook gave an interview to French newspaper Figaro. In the interview, Cook discussed a wide-range of topics, including Apple’s interest in building on Champs-Elysees, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and taxes.

As noted by MacGeneration, when asked about Apple’s rumored interest in building a new retail location on Champs-Elysees, Cook didn’t all-out confirm the company’s plans, but did note that it had an interest. “As for the space on Champs-Elysees you mentioned, we are still working to find out what we do with it.” Cook also touched on his love for France altogether:

Cook’s statement seems to imply that while the company secured the property, it hasn’t decided whether it wants to build a retail location or offices. Earlier reports suggested that the company wanted to do both, and a retail store does make the most sense given the commercial nature of that area.

The interview then shifted to the production of Apple’s products amid pressure for the company to move some of it to the United States. Cook explained, however, that one thing often lost in the discussion about the location of factories is where the parts originate from:

Cook also touched on Apple’s ongoing tax battle in Ireland, again stating that Apple pays “more tax than any other company in the world.”

Last but not least, Cook touched on augmented reality and artificial intelligence, two areas he has praised multiple times in other interviews.

Cook first notes that artificial intelligence technology such as Siri “makes the iPhone even better.” Concerning the falling sales of the iPhone, Cook pointed to the PC as an example of an industry that declined and later rebounded as technology advanced, and predicted the same for smartphones.

While in France, Tim Cook made surprise appearances at several Apple retail locations. More on that here. Today, Cook met with designer Julien Fournie, VizEat co-founders Camilla and Jean-Michel, visited the Apple Marché Saint-Germain location, and met with artist JR.

Cook also sat down for lunch with media company Konbini. Video of that can be seen below:

 

Thrilled to spend some time with the incredibly talented @JulienFournie, whose exquisite new collection was created with iPad Pro. pic.twitter.com/CTSI3Q96CK

— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) February 6, 2017

Déjeuner with @VizEat co-founders Camilla & Jean-Michel. Thanks to our hosts – and new friends – Odile & Pierre for a wonderful meal! pic.twitter.com/WT6roAlY0S

Impressed by the creativity of young iOS developers @marbotic @PDolbeau @Logg_Apps today at Apple Marché Saint-Germain! pic.twitter.com/XPzbOPknXC

Yes, art can change the world. The amazing, incomparable @JRart. pic.twitter.com/fvIWr0VjL0