The Walker of Paris

Christophe Ollivier’s gaze is that of a wanderer in search of the soul of Paris, “panÂme.” Through his lens, the city appears as a chaos filled with harmony, much like our lives. More of an artist than a photographer, the black and white “sketch-like” photos give the feeling of a drawing. The elegance of the photo collages allows one to convey much with very little. The Polaroid variations of the Eiffel Tower, “as many moods as there are Parisians,” resemble painting. From one chapter to the next, anecdotes add an impressionistic touch to these Parisian strolls.

“The walker of Paris” is a collection of walks for both one-day visitors to Paris and lifelong Parisians. You can put it down while still dreaming or use it as an invitation to travel further.