Not unlike its Western “great power” counterparts, 1960s France was a time of economic gains and social upheaval. The country rebuilt itself from the destruction wrought by World War II, becoming more prosperous and less reliant on countries like the United States along the way.
These fascinating color photos were taken by dianp that show street scenes of Paris in 1966.
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| Paris. Avenue de l’Opéra, 1966 |
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| Paris. “Le Beaulieu” bar, 1966 |
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| Paris. Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, 1966 |
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| Paris. Musée de Cluny, 1966 |
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| Paris. Notre-Dame de Paris, 1966 |
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| Paris. Place de Furstemberg, 1966 |
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| Paris. Place de la Concorde, 1966 |
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| Paris. Place de la Concorde, 1966 |
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| Paris. Place des Vosges, 1966 |
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| Paris. Place des Vosges, 1966 |
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| Paris. Place Saint-André-des-Arts, 1966 |
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| Paris. Place Saint-Michel, 1966 |
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| Paris. Rue de la Huchette, 1966 |
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| Paris from the Tour Eiffel, 1966 |
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| Paris from the Tour Eiffel, 1966 |
