Paris in the Belle Epoque

[Char]

I'm finding this interesting - it's a bit long so if you're interested, you might like to have a cup of something whilst watching it.

From Arte in English.
From an incredibly varied selection of 19th century postcards, the Paris of the Belle Epoque (1871 – 1914) comes to life. Street-photography captured Parisians from all walks of life and conveyed the optimism and elegance of the period.

https://www.arte.tv/en/videos/075193-00 ... AYhyKNC0jk

[Spardo]

Fascinating Char, I'm only halfway through, much to do at the moment, but I will return to it though I found the speed of the run through was too much for me. I wanted to linger over the individual frames longer. Will have to get the pause button in action when I return.

[Wilbro]

I always find old films and photography fascinating. Like Spardo I've watched just over half and the rest to follow.

[RobertArthur]

Paris, everyday life in la belle époque. How to feed all those Parisians and the many visitors? A year to remember, 1889. Also because Léon Lhermitte was chosen to create a monumental painting for the Hôtel de Ville in Paris. The painter proposed a modern subject, the supply of goods to Les Halles, thus overturning the tradition of allegorical decor. When visiting le Petit Palais I made a snapshot of Les Halles old style.

[Trelawney]

Thanks for the entertainment RA. Very interesting images.

[RobertArthur]

More entertainment and something to read.....