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I Photograph Parisian Storefronts To Reveal The Story Of Paris Rarely Seen By Tourists (31 Pics)
TravelOCT 21, 2016

I Photograph Parisian Storefronts To Reveal The Story Of Paris Rarely Seen By Tourists (31 Pics)

Sebastian Erras
Sebastian Erras
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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.

#1 Drew Harré, Relaxing At The Entrance Of His Fish And Wine Restaurant

Drew Harré, Relaxing At The Entrance Of His Fish And Wine Restaurant
87points

#2 Bernard Poussin (Left) And Diane Junique In Front Of Their Two-Centuries-Old Chocolaterie

Bernard Poussin (Left) And Diane Junique In Front Of Their Two-Centuries-Old Chocolaterie
68points

#3 Chef Christophe Duparay In Front Of His Restaurant

Chef Christophe Duparay In Front Of His Restaurant
65points

#4 Alain, At The Door Of His Barber Shop, The Most Famous In Paris

Alain, At The Door Of His Barber Shop, The Most Famous In Paris
63points

#5 Boris Lumé, Standing Proudly At The Entrance Of His Lovely Bakery-Confectionery

Boris Lumé, Standing Proudly At The Entrance Of His Lovely Bakery-Confectionery
58points

#6 Gilles Berthommier And One Of His Puppets At The Door Of His Workshop

Gilles Berthommier And One Of His Puppets At The Door Of His Workshop
55points

#7 Norbert Proudly Displays The Collection Of Shoes He Designs

Norbert Proudly Displays The Collection Of Shoes He Designs
53points

#8 Yann Bilhaud Waits For Children At The Door Of The Toy Shop He Runs

Yann Bilhaud Waits For Children At The Door Of The Toy Shop He Runs
50points

#9 Stefan Perrier, In Front Of What Looks Like A Hat Shop, But Is In Fact A Leading Art Bookshop

Stefan Perrier, In Front Of What Looks Like A Hat Shop, But Is In Fact A Leading Art Bookshop
49points

#10 Dorothée Hoffmann Never Takes Off Her Apron When She Is At Her Ceramics Workshop

Dorothée Hoffmann Never Takes Off Her Apron When She Is At Her Ceramics Workshop
47points

#11 Julien Pruvost, Executive Director Of The Oldest Candle Company In France

Julien Pruvost, Executive Director Of The Oldest Candle Company In France
45points

#12 Luc Fracheboud And His Father Patrick At The Front Door Of Their Historic Restaurant

Luc Fracheboud And His Father Patrick At The Front Door Of Their Historic Restaurant
39points

#13 Julien Houssais Welcomes Sweet Tooth To The Luxurious Pastry Shop He Manages

Julien Houssais Welcomes Sweet Tooth To The Luxurious Pastry Shop He Manages
39points

#14 Alexandre Boyer, Surrounded By Pictures And Posters From The History Of Cinema

Alexandre Boyer, Surrounded By Pictures And Posters From The History Of Cinema
37points

#15 Maxime Hubert, At The Entrance Of The Reference Jazz Music Shop In Paris

Maxime Hubert, At The Entrance Of The Reference Jazz Music Shop In Paris
37points

#16 Vanessa Jacquiot, Sales And Marketing Manager Of The Boutique Hotel That Was Once Paris’s Oldest Bakery

Vanessa Jacquiot, Sales And Marketing Manager Of The Boutique Hotel That Was Once Paris’s Oldest Bakery
20points

#17 Jacques Kuzma Guards His Gigantic Newspaper Archive

Jacques Kuzma Guards His Gigantic Newspaper Archive
17points

#18 Siblings Julien (Left) And Cécile Aurouze Are Not Horrified By The Rat Parade In Their Shop’s Windows

Siblings Julien (Left) And Cécile Aurouze Are Not Horrified By The Rat Parade In Their Shop’s Windows
17points

#19 Avijid Gosh Welcomes People Passionate By Art At The Hotel He Runs

Avijid Gosh Welcomes People Passionate By Art At The Hotel He Runs
17points

#20 Nathalie Felber Stands In Front Of The Dry Cleaner’s Created By Her Great-Grandfather

Nathalie Felber Stands In Front Of The Dry Cleaner’s Created By Her Great-Grandfather
16points
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