A Fascinating Video Tour of Paris Using Footage Shot Between the Years of 1877 and 1900

As part of their historical video series, the film production company Yestervid has compiled some of the oldest known recognizable footage of Paris from 1877-1900, neighborhood by neighborhood. They’ve also added in helpful maps to show the exact location of each clip.

It features a stunning collection of the oldest footage of various places around the great city of Paris. The unique video also includes maps and new footage showing side-by-side comparisons of the old and new. …In June and July 2015, old footage was researched and collected from various credible sources. The original shots were then recreated by visiting sites across Paris. The footage was carefully matched up, arranged by location, dates and other facts were researched, maps and some great photos were added…

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