Photographer Sebastian Erras takes us on a journey to Paris to discover a different kind of landmarks – storefronts of different shops. Not as famous as the Eiffel Tower or the Louvre, but as beautiful and as filled with history.
I’ve always tried to see a city I’m visiting through its inhabitant’s eyes. I’m sure I’m not the only one doing so, but reiterating this is always a good idea.
Succeeding his fascination with colourful floors, Sebastian Erras took on another challenge, photographing the owners in front of their shops, in Paris. You’ll notice how there’s a tradition to the French storefronts and might even realise you happened to pass by some of these shops and didn’t even notice them.
A successful photo series, like the one presented here, has the power to open one’s eyes or mind and showcase new ways to look at things, places or people. The simple conclusion? Next time I’m visiting Paris, I’m pretty sure I’ll take my time to enjoy the amazing storefronts the city of love has to offer.
Alexandre Boyer, surrounded by pictures and posters from the history of cinemaAvijid Gosh welcomes people passionate by art at the hotel he runsBernard Hadid, at the door of his genuinely parisian bistrotBernard Poussin (left) and Diane Junique (right) in front of their two-centuries-old chocolaterieBoris Lumé, standing proudly at the entrance of his picturesque bakery-confectioneryChef Christophe Duparay in front of his restaurantDaan Sins (left) and Sébastien Guerra welcome customers with a smile to their cosmetics shopDave Kouliche, waiting for visitors at his vinyl records shopDidier Madamour at the entrance of the Melac restaurantDorothée Hoffmann never takes off her apron when she is at her ceramics workshopDrew Harré, relaxing at the entrance of his fish and wine restaurantGilles Berthommier and one of his puppets at the door of his workshopJulien Houssais welcomes sweet tooth to the luxurious pastry shop he managesMaxime Hubert, at the entrance of the reference jazz music shop in ParisNathalie Felber stands in front of the dry cleaner’s created by her great-grandfatherNorbert proudly displays the collection of shoes he designsRégis Page welcomes visitors at his musical treasure caveVanessa Jacquiot, sales and marketing manager of the boutique hotel that was once Paris’s oldest bakery
Adventure junkie, content creator and storyteller, Alex left his nine-to-five career lifestyle to become a full time world traveler. He started his journey to the unknown 5 years ago and visited more than 30 countries and 400 cities ever since. Learn more about Placeaholic's Editorial Process.
