The Boulevard Flâneur

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Street photographer based in Paris. Quiet moments, urban stories and instinct over perfection. Film & digital. Building photo projects one frame at a time.

Black-and-white photograph of an abandoned upholstered armchair sitting beside the tracks of Paris’ Petite Ceinture railway. Graffiti-covered walls frame the scene, while a dark railway tunnel dominates the background, creating a cinematic and slightly unsettling atmosphere.
Black and white street photograph inside a large historic building in Copenhagen. A young woman walks toward the camera beneath a bright arched window while people move around her in darker silhouettes. Strong geometric architecture and dramatic backlighting create a cinematic atmosphere.
Black-and-white close-up of Vendredi sur Mer performing on stage, eyes closed and one hand gripping the microphone stand. Her wet hair and glistening face reveal the intensity of the concert during a 33°C evening.
Black-and-white candid street photograph taken in Paris. Seen from behind, a woman in a white T-shirt stands in a crowd. A detailed tattoo on her upper arm depicts two women walking, creating a visual echo between memory and everyday life. The background is softly blurred, emphasizing the tattoo and the quiet atmosphere.
Black-and-white low-angle portrait of a woman walking past a Paris bookstore. The extreme 9mm wide-angle lens exaggerates the height of the Haussmann building, creating a dramatic perspective while reflections in the window add layers to the urban scene.
Black-and-white street photograph taken on Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris during the June heatwave. A couple walks under a white parasol while, a few meters away, a man bends under a public misting station to cool himself. Pedestrians, trees and Haussmann buildings frame the urban scene.
Black‑and‑white photo of a Paris arcade at night, with tall stone columns, a glowing “Paris Secret” sign, and distant silhouettes walking under the arches. Strong contrasts and deep shadows create a moody, cinematic atmosphere.
A lakeside view of Bellano in Lombardy, with steep green mountains rising around Lake Como and soft evening light reflecting on the water.
Black‑and‑white photograph inside Palais de Tokyo: a solitary figure seated on a tall stool under a spotlight, surrounded by contemporary artworks on clean gallery walls, with deep shadows shaping the space.
Black‑and‑white photo on Île Saint‑Louis: a person sits on the stone embankment facing the river, pigeons lined along the edge, another figure standing behind, and textured cobblestones leading toward the water.
Black‑and‑white street scene: two people stand on a Paris sidewalk, one pointing toward a building covered in scaffolding, with a car in the foreground and a “SERVICE NON STOP” sign visible.
Black‑and‑white photograph of the church in Bellano, showing its façade and architectural details with strong contrasts and clean lines.
Interior of the Neue Wache memorial in Berlin, with a circular skylight illuminating Käthe Kollwitz’s sculpture Mother with her Dead Son. The bronze figure sits alone in the center of the stone chamber, surrounded by a stark, empty space. The light from above falls directly onto the sculpture, emphasizing its grief and stillness.
A Paris street at sunset, with long shadows stretching across Rue de Rivoli. Warm golden light hits the façades of historic buildings as pedestrians and cyclists move through the scene. The sun sits low between the buildings, creating a deep sense of depth and calm.
Black‑and‑white street photo taken through a café window, mixing reflections of the street with the interior: chairs, tables, and a seated person merge with the façade across the street.
Black‑and‑white night photograph of a street in Cannobio, Italy. A lamppost with two glowing lights stands in the foreground on a cobblestone street. Behind it, a church with a tall bell tower and a clock face rises against the dark sky. A staircase climbs between buildings on the left. The scene is quiet, with strong contrasts between the illuminated lamps and the surrounding darkness.
A black‑and‑white candid street scene in Paris. A woman walks past a stone façade near Odéon, holding her phone as she moves along the cobblestone sidewalk. Strong contrast between her motion and the still architecture.
Black‑and‑white photo of two people standing close together on a terrace overlooking a lake and mountains. Each holds an umbrella, one dark and one patterned. They face the landscape, slightly leaning toward each other, with mist drifting between the mountains.
Street musicians performing on a bridge in Paris under bright May sunlight. A guitarist plays while a singer stands at a vintage microphone with a red music stand. Amplifiers and cables sit on the ground around them. A passerby walks by, and historic buildings rise in the background, giving the scene a lively, open‑air atmosphere.
A black‑and‑white photograph of the Panthéon in Paris, framed from a low angle. The dome rises against a dramatic May sky, with heavy clouds emphasizing the monument’s neoclassical lines and the circular colonnade beneath it.
Interior of Église Saint‑Étienne‑du‑Mont in Paris, showing tall Gothic arches, ribbed vaults, and a central crucifix above the ornate rood screen. Light filters through the stained‑glass windows, highlighting the stone details in a dramatic black‑and‑white composition.
A person lies face‑down on a busy city sidewalk, arm extended with a cup, while pedestrians walk past without stopping. Historic buildings and cars frame the urban scene.
A black‑and‑white view of a Paris metro exit: tiled walls, metal handrails, and a staircase leading from the underground toward bright daylight at street level.
A black‑and‑white photo inside a subway train. Fluorescent lights, metal poles, and closed doors frame the scene. A faint reflection of a passenger’s face appears on the window, blending with graffiti on the wall outside the train.
Black and white photo of malakoff, city of the Parisian suburb
photo of a narrow residential alley with a white arrow painted on the ground pointing forward. Bicycles rest near a gate on the left, while a brick wall with flowering plants and a tall palm tree lines the right side. Houses with tiled roofs and a “no entry” sign appear in the distance under a soft evening sky.
Interior of Palais de Tokyo in Paris, with tall windows casting long geometric shadows across the polished floor. A few visitors sit on benches near the light, while others stand by a patterned wall. The space feels open, architectural, and sculptural, defined by concrete columns and strong contrasts of light and shadow.
Black‑and‑white photograph of Cathy de Monchaux’s unicorn sculpture: a skeletal horse‑like figure with a long spiraled horn, displayed on a lit platform in a dim gallery. The ribs and horn cast sharp shadows on the floor while visitors observe the installation in the background.
A black‑and‑white photograph of an outdoor café where people sit at small round tables with wicker chairs. In the foreground, two people talk over coffee, while other patrons sit and chat in the background. Hanging plants and a canopy frame the scene, creating a relaxed, urban atmosphere.
A black‑and‑white night photograph showing a blurred figure running across a street in front of a large arched building. Bright interior lights illuminate the metal gates, while motion blur from passing vehicles adds a sense of speed and energy to the scene.
A black‑and‑white night scene in Montmartre: a staircase descending toward a “Métropolitain” sign, street lamps glowing on wet cobblestones, a few people gathered near the metro entrance, bicycles lined up on the side, and Parisian façades framing the quiet, cinematic atmosphere.
A black‑and‑white photograph inside Église Saint‑Germain‑des‑Prés in Paris. A robed statue stands on a stone pedestal inscribed “In Memoriam S. Martyrum Sept. 1792.” .
A black‑and‑white photograph of Place des Victoires in Paris, showing the equestrian statue of Louis XIV at the center. Haussmann‑style buildings frame the circular square, with pedestrians walking along the street and scaffolding visible on one façade. The composition emphasizes depth, symmetry, and the monument’s prominence.
A woman wearing a brown beret, sunglasses, a dark blazer, and stockings sits at a small outdoor café table on a Paris street, facing the camera. She is talking with another person whose back is turned. Other patrons sit at nearby tables, and pedestrians walk along the sidewalk. The café has a green awning and large windows reflecting the surrounding buildings.
A solitary leafless tree stands on a grassy shore beside a calm lake, with misty hills fading into the background under soft, diffused light.
A black‑and‑white upward view of a tall stone tower with classical architectural details on Rue des Bernardins in Paris. Strong side lighting highlights the vertical lines, carved cornices, and textured masonry, giving the structure a monumental, timeless presence against a dark sky.
Black‑and‑white photograph taken from above, showing two people walking on a cobblestone riverside path. A tall stone wall borders the left side, while shimmering water lines the right.
Black‑and‑white close-up of a metal fence covered with love padlocks, some engraved with names. In the background, the Seine shimmers in the light with buildings visible on the opposite bank.
Peoples walking in the same direction in Paris downtown
A black‑and‑white street view in Ghent showing a narrow lane leading toward a tall Gothic tower with pointed spires and a clock. Older brick buildings line the left side, while a modern glass façade on the right reflects the tower. Parked cars, bicycles, and a leafless tree add depth to the quiet urban scene.
Black‑and‑white view of a hotel room seen from the bed, with a person’s feet in the foreground. Two windows reveal old brick and stone buildings outside. On the right, a desk holds a lamp, a coffee maker, cups, and papers, with a wall‑mounted TV above. Bright outdoor light contrasts with the darker interior.
A black‑and‑white street photo of people sitting outside a café called Dream Bar on a sunny day. Small tables line the terrace with string lights above and plants on the tables. People chat, drink, and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.
A dimly lit chapel inside Troyes Cathedral, with a statue of the Virgin Mary above rows of glowing votive candles. Tall candles stand on each side, gothic stone details frame the scene, and empty chairs face the shrine. The black‑and‑white tones create a quiet, contemplative atmosphere.
A black‑and‑white photograph of a man standing behind a glass door on a balcony. His face is partly hidden in shadow as he looks downward. Ornate wrought‑iron railings frame the balcony, with two flower boxes on each side. Soft tree‑branch shadows fall across the façade, creating a quiet, introspective mood.
A black‑and‑white night view of Rue des Saules in Montmartre. Cobblestones and old street lamps lead up to a staircase, with two large pedestrian symbols painted in the foreground. Motorcycles and cars line the right side, creating a moody, film‑noir atmosphere.
A nighttime black‑and‑white photograph of a quiet Paris street leading up to the illuminated Basilica of Sacré‑Cœur. Parked cars line the cobblestone road, stairways climb the hill toward the basilica, and warm window lights contrast with the dramatic glow of the monument against the dark sky.
Black and white photo of a sunset over the water in La Rochelle, with the sun reflecting on wet cobblestones leading toward the harbor, silhouettes of a lighthouse and sailboat in the distance.
Une mésange charbonnière perchée sur le bord d’un nichoir en bois clair fixé contre un mur, entouré de feuillage vert. L’oiseau se tient de profil, la tête tournée vers l’ouverture ronde comme s’il s’apprêtait à entrer. Scène typique d’un jardin parisien.
A small eighteenth‑century stone inspection chamber of the Medici Aqueduct stands in front of modern apartment buildings. The photo is taken through an out‑of‑focus metal fence, with an overgrown path leading to the structure.
A sweeping iron-and-glass staircase inside the Grand Palais in Paris, featuring ornate cast‑iron columns, curved balustrades, and a large circular skylight above. A blurred figure walks in the foreground, emphasizing the scale of the monumental Art Nouveau structure.