Housing crisis? Obviously...
Saturday, April 17, 2010 Publié par Eric Tenin
I took this photo on the Champs Elysées. It would be funny if it weren't sad as the woman who begs crouched against this newsstand cannot see the cover story of the magazine on the ad that says "Real estate in Paris: the real prices...". I bet she does not care anyway, as she'd have to pay on average 6 500 € per square meter for an apartment. Check this site, if you're interested in buying some property in Paris, they have all the detailed prices per square meter for each address of Paris. (Sorry for the late posting, my mistake...).
April 17, 2010 9:06:00 AM GMT+02:00
Quite a contrast, indeed, Eric!
April 17, 2010 9:13:00 AM GMT+02:00
This is the state of our present social situation, €6500 per sq meter and indigent old citizens having to beg in the streets.
April 17, 2010 10:08:00 AM GMT+02:00
Both situations are obscene. What a startling depiction of the haves and have-nots.
April 17, 2010 10:11:00 AM GMT+02:00
Ella said :
my dream : a small flat in the attick sur le ciel de Paris :)
April 17, 2010 11:27:00 AM GMT+02:00
In 2002 I was looking at very nice studio apartments in the 12eme for around $60,000 to $70,000..pffftt...well, forget that now!!
April 17, 2010 1:39:00 PM GMT+02:00
I like the way you distill this important social issue down to a single poignant image, Eric. Beautifully done.
April 17, 2010 1:52:00 PM GMT+02:00
Certainly a sobering comment on the state of our world these days.
April 17, 2010 3:18:00 PM GMT+02:00
It is both eye-opening and sad at the same time. I don't know how much that would translate to the size of my home, but I know that I am EXTREMELY blessed and usually remind myself of that fact often.
April 17, 2010 4:02:00 PM GMT+02:00
Here's a picture that really is worth a thousand words!
{I'm almost afraid to go to your link and find out that while I'm dreaming of Paris centre, what I can afford is Paris bidonville.}
April 17, 2010 4:09:00 PM GMT+02:00
Interesting topic for discussion....but not fair to blame Paris, as it is one (if not the one) of the best cities on this planet:).....I just wonder how much Mr.Ralph Lauren paid for his boutique?
April 17, 2010 6:34:00 PM GMT+02:00
Ah yes, these miserable little ladies you come across all over the city. Terribly sad but they do give good opportunies to highlight their plight through a well-seen juxtaposition. Although I often ask myself if I'm helping them at all, or just adding to my portfolio... it's a difficult question to answer.
April 17, 2010 9:18:00 PM GMT+02:00
Nicely captured Eric. Homelessness is rampant in our world. Very sad indeed.
And you burst my bubble, merci. Here in Lala Land, I imagine myself living in Paris. Oh well......
April 17, 2010 9:22:00 PM GMT+02:00
I don't understand why these people come to Paris to sit on the freezing sidewalk to beg.
April 17, 2010 11:04:00 PM GMT+02:00
I think prices have risen considerably since 2007 when I was there last.
Prices also seem to rise exponentially in the large US cities ... between "market corrections that is".
April 18, 2010 3:30:00 AM GMT+02:00
Wait a second. She might be a gypsy, a professional beggar. I'll never forget the time I was walking past the Duomo in Florence when the clock struck 4, and a very similar positioned gypsy got up when another gypsy woman walked passed her and the two of them walked off together single file in silence. End of shift. Don't presume.
April 18, 2010 10:02:00 AM GMT+02:00
Thanks for this Eric. Sometimes we need reminded that the Champs Elysees is just a street, and this brings us back to reality.
April 19, 2010 7:03:00 AM GMT+02:00
I hope anyone who can afford 6500 Euros per square meter will also think to give to charity. And I don't discount the possibility of a professional beggar. But what a lousy profession, eh?
April 19, 2010 7:04:00 AM GMT+02:00
Fantastic photo, Eric.
April 26, 2010 7:00:00 PM GMT+02:00
Eric, just returned on Friday (April 23rd) from 8 days in Paris. I was out shooting on this Saturday as well and I am pretty sure I saw this same lady. On this same day I captured a photo of another homeless man in the small park across from the Grand Palais. I love Paris (lived there for three years and have an office there so I visit regularly) but these scenes do make on stop to ponder.
September 8, 2010 11:49:00 AM GMT+02:00
check also Drimki.fr if you want to know the prices of the square meter
www.drimki.fr