Street scenes in France in the late 19th century were lively, bustling, and often depicted in the art and literature of the period. In cities like Paris, the streets were filled with a mix of horse-drawn carriages, early automobiles, pedestrians, and vendors. Markets, cafés, and shops lined the boulevards, creating a vibrant urban atmosphere.
Street life also reflected the era’s social divides. In the more fashionable districts, you might see the bourgeoisie strolling along the boulevards, while in working-class neighborhoods, the streets were often crowded with laborers, street vendors, and children playing.
Here below is a collection of wonderful Photochromes that shows street scenes in France from the late 19th century.
Promenade and grand Salon, Trouville, Normandy, France, circa 1895
Avenue de la Gare, Nice, France, circa 1895
Avenue des Champs Elysees, Paris, France, circa 1895
Capitol Place, Toulouse, France, circa 1895
Cathedral and Quay de la Joliette, Marseille, France, circa 1895
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