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[IN IMAGES] When the Seine River Froze in Paris Parisians experienced a rare phenomenon as the Seine River froze over, creating a magical winter wonderland. People gathered along the riverbanks, amazed by the breathtaking sight. The city's iconic bridges and landmarks were adorned with a blanket of ice, transforming the scenery into something out of a fairytale. Children in colorful winter clothes skated on the frozen river, their laughter echoing in the frosty air. It was a joyous time for eve

Published on 10 janvier 2024 at 12h22

Modified on 16 janvier 2024 at 10h29

by The Editor

© Agence Rol / Gallica BNF

For the past few days, it's been freezing cold in Paris. Negative temperatures, a bit of snow, and suddenly, that's all anyone can talk about. However, compared to some winters that the capital has experienced, it almost feels like we're in the Bahamas. Let's go back in time and take a look at some pictures from a distant era when it was still possible to see the Seine freeze...

Well, just so you know, this is not recent news. The last time the Seine froze -- and by that, we mean a thick layer of ice, not just a measly half-centimeter that breaks when a snowflake lands on it -- was in 1956! That's a time that no one here has experienced, but thanks to the INA (National Audiovisual Institute), we can rediscover it through a pretty impressive little video. And honestly, we're almost a little jealous because we would have loved to show off our best ice skating moves on the Seine! Can you imagine? It could have been the biggest ice rink in France! So, without further ado, here's the video:

The largest ice rink in France?

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Frozen Seine River in Paris, 1929 © Agence Rol / Gallica BNF


This is inspiring

After seeing these few photos, it must be acknowledged that it's really beautiful, and we understand why some artists have decided to transcribe all of this into painting.


Skaters on the Seine in 1608, Anonymous © Musée Carnavalet


Paris, Port des Orfèvres, in winter, with the frozen Seine, Fernand Combes 

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