H/T: Bored Panda | Albert Kahn
French banker Albert Kahn decided that black and white photos did not do Paris justice. So, he set out on color photo series in 1909 by first commissioning four photographers – Leon Gimpel, Stephane Passet, Georges Chevalier, and Auguste Leon – to use Autochrome Lumiere to document it in all its glory. These beautiful images show us that Paris not just the city of lights, but rather one that is filled with color. Continue reading to see eighteen of the best shots. Click here to view more bonus shots.
18. Moulin Rouge
17. Balloons
16. Flower Street Vendor
15. Eiffel River View
14. Porte Saint Denis
13. Family Portrait
12. Cafe La Tasse
11. Giant Oranges
10. Street Scene
9. Mid-Day
8. Napping
7. Outdoor Market
6. Horse
5. Metro
4. Motel
3. Moulin Rouge Up-Close
2. Carpentry Shop
1. Popular Drama Show
