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I Photograph Parisian Storefronts To Reveal The Story Of Paris Rarely Seen By Tourists (31 Pics)
After my adventures with Pixartprinting exploring the floors of Venice, Barcelona and London, the web to print company called me again to start a new and exciting project. It consists in discovering cities through their historical and beautiful storefronts.
Paris is so beautiful that travellers are often blinded by the glow of its tourist hot spots. But if you dig below the surface, you will uncover another story of the city. A story made by the people who put art and creativity at the core of their everyday life. A look inside some of the Paris shop fronts, at the life going on behind them, will bring you closer to the vibrant pulse of the city.
The beauty of Paris is more than its amazing museums and monuments. Ancient families of craftsman and young designers, food lovers and music addicts, even opticians and dry cleaners, display a unique savoir faire that adds creativity to everyday life. Their workshops, laboratories and boutiques tell a different tale of the city. Next time you go to Paris, take some time to delve into this world: you will not regret it.
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Drew HarrƩ, Relaxing At The Entrance Of His Fish And Wine Restaurant
That mosaic tile work is exceptional. I think I've seen this restaurant on Facebook too!
Bernard Poussin (Left) And Diane Junique In Front Of Their Two-Centuries-Old Chocolaterie
WOW! This storefront "pulls you in" as much as what you'll see once you get inside! YUM!
Chef Christophe Duparay In Front Of His Restaurant
I LOVE that they turned an old antique pharmacy turned into a restaurant; boutique bistro - it's wonderful to keep the old nostalgia and mix it with new! I wish I could see inside now too :)
Alain, At The Door Of His Barber Shop, The Most Famous In Paris
Boris LumƩ, Standing Proudly At The Entrance Of His Lovely Bakery-Confectionery
This reminds me of the stores on Main Street, USA - Disneyland :) I now understand where Disney got some of his wonderful ideas!
Gilles Berthommier And One Of His Puppets At The Door Of His Workshop
WOWZA - That is one of the fanciest marionettes I've ever seen. Beautiful.
Norbert Proudly Displays The Collection Of Shoes He Designs
Yann Bilhaud Waits For Children At The Door Of The Toy Shop He Runs
This shop owner even looks 'young at heart' - the kid who never got older! His passion for children and their toys shows in his smile.
Stefan Perrier, In Front Of What Looks Like A Hat Shop, But Is In Fact A Leading Art Bookshop
DorothƩe Hoffmann Never Takes Off Her Apron When She Is At Her Ceramics Workshop
Julien Pruvost, Executive Director Of The Oldest Candle Company In France
Luc Fracheboud And His Father Patrick At The Front Door Of Their Historic Restaurant
Julien Houssais Welcomes Sweet Tooth To The Luxurious Pastry Shop He Manages
Alexandre Boyer, Surrounded By Pictures And Posters From The History Of Cinema
Maxime Hubert, At The Entrance Of The Reference Jazz Music Shop In Paris
Vanessa Jacquiot, Sales And Marketing Manager Of The Boutique Hotel That Was Once Parisās Oldest Bakery
Siblings Julien (Left) And CĆ©cile Aurouze Are Not Horrified By The Rat Parade In Their Shopās Windows
Avijid Gosh Welcomes People Passionate By Art At The Hotel He Runs
Nathalie Felber Stands In Front Of The Dry Cleanerās Created By Her Great-Grandfather
Julia Charvin At The Door Of The Only Colour Factory For Artists In Paris
Luc Fracheboud And His Father Patrick At The Front Door Of Their Historic Restaurant
Bernard Hadid, At The Door Of His Genuinely Parisian Bistrot
RĆ©gis Page Welcomes Visitors At His Musical Treasure Cave
Dave Kouliche, Welcoming Visitors At His Vinyl Records Shop
Jacqueline Lemoine, Below The Lion That Welcomes Visitors To Her Art Gallery
Sophie Sennelier Carries On The Art's Business Founded By Her Great Grandfather
Daan Sins (Left) And SĆ©bastien Guerra Welcome Customers With A Smile To Their Cosmetics Shop
Didier Madamour At The Entrance Of The Melac Restaurant
Elisabetta Orsini, Communication Officer, Waits At The Entrance Of A Unique Space Of Natural History In Paris
Pascale Cohen Leads Her Optics Shop And A Slice Of The Cultural Life Of The Bastille Neighbourhood
These are remarkable - old style store fronts. I love this as much as the "doors" post
These are remarkable - old style store fronts. I love this as much as the "doors" post
