Family in a Paris Street, 1940s - Vintage French Photograph

During World War II and the immediate post-war baby-boom era, many French parents in Paris and other major cities sent their children to live with relatives or family friends in the countryside for safety. Only a small number of children were cared for in orphanages.

This little-discussed history reflects the difficult choices French families made to protect children from the dangers of wartime city life. Family in a Paris Street, 1940s connects an everyday urban scene with the wider story of family life in France during and after the war.

Printed on premium luster photo paper using museum-quality giclee printing for exceptional detail and lasting color.