Robert Doisneau's photos have stood the test of time, never going out of style. In the 1950s, the famous photographer did a photo shoot for Vogue magazine in Lyon. This gave him the opportunity to capture dozens of images that truly represent the ambiance of the city during the post-war years. These snapshots of Lyon life from 70 years ago take us on a journey through time. Here is a selection of timeless photos of our beautiful city immortalized by the lens of the great Robert Doisneau.
The rooftops of post-war Lyon (Robert DOISNEAU/GAMMA RAPHO)
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Street scene in Croix-Rousse (Robert DOISNEAU/GAMMA RAPHO)
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Look at this beautiful street scene in Croix-Rousse captured by Robert DOISNEAU/GAMMA RAPHO. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere!
People walking on a footbridge... and on the banks of the Saône River (Robert DOISNEAU/GAMMA RAPHO)
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Portrait of Professor Edmond Locard, founder of forensic science and the originator of the first forensic laboratory (Robert DOISNEAU/GAMMA RAPHO)
A young girl making her First Communion coming down from the basilica of Fourvière, "the praying hill" (Robert DOISNEAU/GAMMA RAPHO)
Bellecour Square, the largest pedestrian square in Europe and the fourth largest square in France, has always been a place of exchanges and a meeting point for the people of Lyon (Robert DOISNEAU/GAMMA RAPHO)
Source: Les Echos
