Sous le Soleil Exactement: Vintage Black and White Photos at Hotel de Ville

There’s a delightful series of black and white photos hanging on the outside gates for the Hotel de Ville. The photos ranging from the 1930s to the 1970s capture the various heat waves Paris has experienced. The backgrounds include the Eiffel Tower, the Seine, cafes, swimming pools including the Molitor, and sidewalks. Perhaps the severe heat wave from this summer was the impetus for the exhibit. Everyone looks so happy in the photos, as compared with the misery residents and tourists suffered through in June and July. 

Sous le Soleil Exactement

Hotel de Ville 

Metro: Hotel de Ville 

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Comments

[Shirley Kern]

Richard, these are amazing photos, I wish that I could see them in person. Each seem to tell their own story. They would be great to use as writing prompts for short stories. I love Paris, so many amazing things to see and do. Thank you for sharing them. Happy Autumn! 🍁🍂

[Richard Nahem]

thanks shirley. wish you could see them. when do you come back to Paris?

[Shirley Kern]

You're welcome, Richard. Probably won't be back for a few years. In the mean time, I'll just keep enjoying your photos, stories, and videos. My best to you, always!