During the 1960s, the banks of the Seine served as the ultimate sanctuary for Parisians seeking a slow-paced escape from the city’s post-war modernization. This era captured a unique “joie de vivre,” where the riverbanks were not yet dominated by heavy traffic or massive tourism.
On sunny afternoons, the stone quays were dotted with students from the Sorbonne, young lovers, and solitary readers, all basking in the gentle reflection of the water. Men in slim-fit trousers and women in chic shift dresses or simple capri pants would sit with their legs dangling over the edge, often accompanied by a transistor radio, a sketchbook, or a simple picnic of baguette and wine.
The atmosphere was one of effortless cool and bohemian freedom, a timeless scene where the rhythmic flow of the river matched the unhurried spirit of a generation defining its own sense of leisure. These vintage photos capture people relaxing on the banks of the Seine in 1967.
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