Soulier Charles Collection

La Tour St. Jacques La Boucherie a Paris, ca. 1867. Creator: Charles Soulier
La Tour St. Jacques La Boucherie a Paris, ca. 1867

The Pont Neuf in Paris, 1860 / 75. Creator: Charles Soulier
The Pont Neuf in Paris, 1860/75. Albumen print

Paris Fire (The Facade of City Hall), May 1871. Creator: Charles Soulier
Paris Fire (The Facade of City Hall), May 1871. Albumen print, from the series "Paris incendie"

Paris Fire (Ruins of Houses, Rue de l Hopital [Saint-Cloud]), May, 1871. Albumen print, from the series " Paris incendie"

Paris Fire (Ministry of Finance), May 1871. Creator: Charles Soulier
Paris Fire (Ministry of Finance), May 1871. Albumen print, from the series " Paris incendie"

Paris Fire (Place de Saint-Cloud), May 1871. Creator: Charles Soulier
Paris Fire (Place de Saint-Cloud), May 1871. Albumen print, from the series " Paris incendie"

Paris Fire (Palais des Tuileries, Pavillon de Marsan), May 1871. Creator: Charles Soulier
Paris Fire (Palais des Tuileries, Pavillon de Marsan), May 1871. Albumen print, from the series " Paris incendie"

Paris Fire (Interior of the Ministry of Finance), May 1871. Creator: Charles Soulier
Paris Fire (Interior of the Ministry of Finance), May 1871. Albumen print, from the series " Paris incendie"

Paris Fire (The Grand Staircase Entrance), May 1871. Creator: Charles Soulier
Paris Fire (The Grand Staircase Entrance), May 1871. Albumen print, from the series " Paris incendie"

Paris Fire (Facade of the Palais de Saint-Cloud), May, 1871. Creator: Charles Soulier
Paris Fire (Facade of the Palais de Saint-Cloud), May, 1871. Albumen print, from the series " Paris incendie"

Palais de Saint-Cloud, 1870 / 71. Creator: Charles Soulier
Palais de Saint-Cloud, 1870/71. Albumen print, from the series " Paris et ses environs"

Paris Fire (Court of Honor at City Hall), May 1871. Creator: Charles Soulier
Paris Fire (Court of Honor at City Hall), May 1871. Albumen print, from the series " Paris incendie"

Pris des Tuileries, c. 1867. Creator: Charles Soulier
Pris des Tuileries, c. 1867. Taken from the Tuileries, Paris. Albumen print, from the album "Paris et ses environs"

Avenue de l Observatoire (Luxembourg), c. 1867. Creator: Charles Soulier
Avenue de l Observatoire (Luxembourg), c. 1867. Albumen print, from the album " Paris et ses environs"

Paris Fire (Great Hall of the State Council), May 1871. Creator: Charles Soulier
Paris Fire (Great Hall of the State Council), May 1871. Albumen print, from the series " Paris incendie"

Grande Salle du Conseil d Etat, May 1871. Creator: Charles Soulier
Grande Salle du Conseil d Etat, May 1871

Maisons de la porte d Auteuil, May 1871. Creator: Charles Soulier
Maisons de la porte d Auteuil, May 1871

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"Capturing the Essence of Paris: The Lens of Charles Soulier" Step back in time and witness the beauty and devastation of 19th-century Paris through the lens of Charles Soulier. With his keen eye for detail, Soulier immortalized iconic landmarks such as La Tour St. Jacques and Pont Neuf, transporting us to a bygone era. In May 1871, tragedy struck as fire engulfed the city, leaving ruins in its wake. Through his photographs, Soulier documented this catastrophic event with haunting precision. From the charred facade of City Hall to the desolate streets of Rue de l'Hopital Saint-Cloud, each image tells a story of resilience amidst destruction. As flames consumed buildings like the Ministry of Finance and Palais des Tuileries' Pavillon de Marsan, Soulier's camera captured both horror and heroism. His lens ventured into places few dared to go - from the interior halls where chaos reigned during those fateful days to the grand staircase entrance that now stood as a testament to lost grandeur. Yet amid these scenes of despair emerged glimpses of hope. The Court of Honor at City Hall stood strong amidst ashes; an enduring symbol that even in times darkest hour, unity prevails. Beyond documenting disaster, Charles Soulier also turned his lens towards more serene subjects. His photographs transport us to Palais de Saint-Cloud before its tragic fate befell it - a glimpse into opulence frozen in time. Today we owe our gratitude to this visionary photographer who allowed us access into history's most defining moments. Through "Soulier Charles, " we can bear witness not only to Paris' past but also appreciate its present splendor against all odds.