We initially thought the burly guy shadowing Sharon Stone in Paris was her bodyguard - but after seeing the two hold hands, we're starting to think that there's more to the story!

Yesterday, for instance, Sharon spent the whole day with her mystery man; they ended up taking in an exhibition at the Pompidou Centre, a conference at the Sorbonne, an wrapped it all up with a romantic, hand-holding trip to the Eiffel Tower. Hey, Sharon's only vacationing in the most romantic city on earth - why wouldn't she want to indulge in a little lovin' while she's in town?