Tourists at Paris would generally flock into the Eiffel Tower or the Louvre to find out more about town. But the attractiveness of Paris goes past its own imperial monuments and mind-blowing museums. So, German Photographer Sebastian Erras requires the road less traveled to learn more about the town of love and light. He shies away from mainstream tourist attractions and snaps photos of local institutions and their storefronts instead.

Erras has collaborated with Pixartprinting with this particular project, eligible Paris Re-Tale. The project intends to capture and display “the city’s spirit through its shop signs.” Indeed, the walls that are vibrant, intricate tilework, hand-painted signages, and tasteful display windows all show another narrative of town. It’s fine to understand how local artisans have played a significant part in building the Parisian society.

Vanessa Jacquiot, Sales and Marketing Manager of those Boutique Hotel That Was Once Paris’s Oldest Bakery

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Stefan Perrier, at Front of What Looks such as a Hat Shop, however Is at Fact a Leading Art Bookshop

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Maxime Hubert, in the Entrance of those Reference Jazz Music Shop at Paris

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Luc Fracheboud and His Father Patrick in the Front Door of Their Historic Restaurant

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Julia Charvin in the Door of those Only Color Factory for Artists at Paris

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Bernard Poussin (Left) and Diane Junique (Right) at Front of Their Two-centuries-old Chocolaterie

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Alexandre Boyer, Surrounded by Pictures and Posters in the History of Cinema

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Alain, in the Door of His Barber Shop, that the Most Famous at Paris

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The project includes various institutions –art supplies shops, bakeries, barbershops, clothes boutiques, music stores, restaurants–with their various owners. At exactly the exact same time, it observes the pride of every store, from the design, product offeringsdown to their vibrant backstories. By comprising both the proprietor and the store in one framework, Erras effectively defines them as one unit.

Norbert Proudly Displays that the Collection of Shoes He Designs

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Nathalie Felber Stands at Front of those Dry Cleaner’s Created by Her Great Grandfather

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Gilles Berthommier and One of His Puppets in the Door of His Workshop

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Drew Harré, Relaxing in the Entrance of His Fish and Wine Restaurant

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Dorothée Hoffmann Never Takes away Her Apron When She Is in Her Ceramics Workshop

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Dave Kouliche, Welcoming Visitors in His Vinyl Records Shop

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Chef Christophe Duparay at Front of His Restaurant

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Boris Lumé, Standing Proudly in the Entrance of His Picturesque Bakery-confectionery

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In addition to Paris Re-Tale, there is also another job that highlights the gorgeous storefronts from the city of Lisbon. Aside from brilliant storefronts, Erras also succeeds in shooting images of distinctive and vibrant floor tile designs in Paris. Check his out Instagram page because of his set of Parisian floor graphics.

Sources: Pixartprinting Website & Facebook | Sebastian Erras Website & Instagram