These beautiful and fascinating color photographs of Paris were taken between 1907 and 1930, using the Autochrome process devised by the Lumière brothers.

The richly colored images are like a mini-time machine taking us back to a world long gone, though the landmarks and streets are still instantly recognizable.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Via Curious Eggs