Paris attacks in pictures: Darkness in the City of Light

Published on November 16, 2015

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The Spanish photographer César Dezfuli was on a spontaneous visit in Paris for the 19th edition of the "Paris Photo" event. Never would he have thought that the City of Light would be living through one of its darkest moments in history. Here's what he saw through his lens during the attacks of the 13th of November, as well as it's aftermath.

A police officer inside a Parisian bar on 13th November 2015, the day of the deadly attacks "I've never heard or seen so many ambulances and police sirens in my life" Heavily armed police task force in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, Rue Amelot People hid in private spots, basements and bars during the Paris attacks. Thanks to the hashtag #porteouverte (open doors) people could geolocate hiding spots in the neighbourhood Here we are again. Place de la République, the day after the attacks Paris in mourning. We are not afraid. Place de la République An ocean of candles was lit for the 129 victims and more than 350 wounded in the Paris attacks Lavatronic shop, Rue de la Fontaine au Roi, in the aftermath of the attacks The ‪#‎PrayForParis‬ hashtag. As a famous French illustrator put it : "do we really need more religion?" You can rather use #SprayForParis La Casa Nostra restaurant in the 11th arrondissement, 14th November 2015. 5 people were killed and 8 heavily injured at Rue de la Fontaine-au-Roi Despite the state of emergency put in place by President Hollande, which prohibits people from gathering in public spaces, Parisians felt the need to pass through République and the other crime scenes to light candles and bring flowers French police officers were omnipresent in the area of the attacks during the weekend