Last Updated on May 12, 2025 by Matt Staff
The streets of 1960s Paris tell a story all their own, one of style, rebellion, and effortless cool. In a city already full of elegance, the postwar decade brought a wave of youthful energy and cultural change that spilled out onto the sidewalks. Fashion was no longer confined to couture salons; it lived in cafés, on park benches, and along the Seine.
From university students with books tucked under their arms to women in heels gliding over cobblestones, these photos reflect not just what people wore, but how they moved through the world: with ease, intention, and a certain charm that only Paris can produce. Here are 20 photos that capture the 1960s Parisian style.
1. This ’60s biker from Paris owns her own brand of cool

No helmet, just the leather on her back to keep her safe.
2. At the Eiffel Tower, 1960

It looks like he’s wearing a silly hat.
3. Physical education exams in Paris, 1960

You couldn’t have a better view while doing a rope climb.
4. Young lovers, 1960

They’re posing beside the Arc De Triomphe in Paris.
5. Sitting by the pool in Paris, 1960

There’s nothing like taking a dip in Paris.
6. Coming back from the bakery with a baguette, Paris, 1960

It’s amazing how much more personal the photo becomes when color is added.
7. That looks like a good spot to read the paper

I hope no one takes too sharp a turn.
8. Two little French boys in Paris, 1962

Check out the little handbags they’re carrying around.
9. New Year’s Eve in Paris, 1960

Bring back New Year’s Eve hats from the ’60s.
10. Evening drinks in Paris

There’s nothing more romantic than having a glass of wine in Paris.
11. Marpessa Dawn and her husband Eric in Paris, 1960

That looks like the most comfortable sweater ever.
12. Having a drink in Paris, 1966

The color coordination is incredible.
13. A street scene at Montmartre, Paris, 1969

The streets of Paris will forever be some of the coolest in the world.
14. Françoise Hardy, Paris, 1967

In this photo, she’s wearing an iconic Paco Rabanne dress.
15. Photo of a French Girl, 1968

The high red socks make this outfit.
16. Paris, early 1960s

That dress is stunning.
17. Stylish couple roller skating in Paris, early ’60s

This looks like a scene out of a movie.
18. Twin sisters admiring the Eiffel Tower

For some reason, dresses like this are the funniest thing in the world.
19. Walking an anteater in Paris

The man on the far left looks disgusted.
20. In front of Notre Dame Cathedral, 1960

This photo doesn’t show the massive size of the cathedral.
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Check out these 35 Vintage Photos of the 1960s, or take a look at 20 Family Photos from the 1960s That Capture the True Spirit of the ’60s. Finally, if you want to take a look at 1960s Hollywood, check out 20 Colorized Photos of Hollywood From the 1960s.