Musée Carnavalet – History of Paris

Musée Carnavalet – History of Paris preserves 376 vintage silver prints, forming one of the most significant institutional holdings dedicated to Roger Schall's work. Donated by the photographer to the Museum in 1983, during his lifetime, the collection reflects the recognition of his unique vision as an essential visual record of Paris.

From the city's grand boulevards to its working-class neighbourhoods, from iconic landmarks to everyday street life, this remarkable ensemble traces more than three decades of a capital in transformation. Preserved within the museum devoted to the history of Paris, these photographs now form an essential visual record of twentieth-century Paris, reflecting Roger Schall's singular contribution to the city's photographic heritage.