16 dramatic shots of Paris living in the occupation of German troops

In the 40s of the last century, many European cities languished under the yoke of German occupation. One of these cities, of course, was the beautiful and incomparable Paris - a city of love, romance, immortal beauty. Paris has always been distinguished by some special character, inherent only in its mood and way of life, not like all other cities. Perhaps that is why the occupation here was special, it almost did not change the city, its rhythms and the Parisians themselves. We invite you to see how it was.

Interior of an international exhibition

Interior of the exhibition "Bolshevism against Europe" in "Sal Wagram", March-June 1942.

Distribution of soup

Distributing hot food to people on Rochechouard Boulevard.

Hotel Garden Salomon de Rothschild

A beautiful architectural structure that adorns Berrier Street in the very center of Paris.

Brasserie Wepler in Paris

A classic metropolitan institution located in the northern part of the French capital.

Lyon Station

Station passengers with a huge pile of suitcases.

Bookstore on Rivoli

Military man studying a bookstore assortment.

Entrance to the metro station "Vozhirar"

A crowd of Parisians near the entrance to the subway.

Elysian Fields

The signs "Shelter" and "Forbidden passage of French transport."

Huge poster at the entrance to the cinema

Cinema, where the film "Promise to the unknown" Andre Bartholomew.

Shopping stalls on the waterfront

German soldier in front of a kiosk on the Seine embankment.

Bridge of Arts in the Snow

The first iron bridge of Paris over the Seine river.

Place Vendome

Cartage and the sign "Pedestrians are not allowed to leave the sidewalk."

Passengers of Lyons Station

A man with bags and children at Lyons train station.

Quarter of the 1st arrondissement of Paris

German pilot shopping in Le Al.

Fair "Fuar du Tron"

Bright sign to attract buyers to the fair.

Place de la Concorde

The central square of Paris.

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