The 1960s were the period of Post-war France, when the country was booming with a newfound sense of optimism and energy. It was the time of New Wave cinema, existentialism, Yé-Yé music, and streets filled with youth.
Photographer Charles W. Cushman captured moments of everyday life in the south of France from the 1960s:
The French seaside resort of Cannes has been a center for yachts for many years.
Here, picture of Cannes in the 1960s.
Cannes has seven kilometers of beaches that look out at the blue waters of the Mediterranean. The beaches are flanked by the glamorous promenade de la Croisette, where people stroll to see and be seen.
Men, women, and children would regularly go to relax on the beach in Cannes on Sunday afternoons.
The Carlton hotel was the prime place to stay during the Cannes Film Festival, the headquarters for movie industry deal-making, and a favorite stop for movie lovers.
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