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Ebb and flow

The Canal St Martin offers a chance to contemplate. And when Paris empties in summer, you’ll have it all to yourself. Get comfy, stay cool and head to the water.

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Man in blue striped shirt and jeans sits on white railing overlooking tree-lined canal in Paris
jacket by American Vintage, shirt by Berluti, trousers by Tod’s, socks by Celine by Hedi Slimane, trainers by Pataugas, watch by Swatch
Man in yellow striped polo and dark trousers sitting by canal wearing sunglasses and watch in Paris
polo shirt by Tod’s, trousers by Hermès, sunglasses by Persol, watch by Swatch
Man in cream jacket and navy trousers standing by Canal Saint-Martin with classic Parisian buildings behind
jacket by Brooksfield, t-shirt by Sunspel, trousers by A Kind of Guise
Man in beige outfit and aviator sunglasses sitting on stone steps beside Canal St Martin in Paris
shirt by Lemaire, t-shirt by Sunspel, trousers by De Bonne Facture, socks, sunglasses and trainers by Celine by Hedi Slimane, trainers and watch by Swatch
Man in beige shirt and glasses standing at French pastry shop window counter on Parisian street
shirt and trousers by Hermès, glasses by Persol
Man in olive polo shirt and beige shorts sitting on metal railing by tree-lined canal in Paris
polo shirt by Hartford, t-shirt by Sunspel, shorts by De Bonne Facture, trainers De Bonne Facture x Novesta, watch by Swatch
Man in gray t-shirt and green trousers stretching against ornate lamppost by stone steps and white bridge railings
t-shirt by Sunspel, trousers by JW Anderson, trainers by JM Weston
Man in green jacket standing at metal railing overlooking tree-lined canal with bridge in background
parka and trousers by Fursac trainers by Celine by Hedi Slimane
Man in red jacket and striped sweater walking along Canal Saint-Martin in Paris with Haussmann buildings behind
jacket by American Vintage, jumper by Bompard, trousers by De bonne Facture, watch by Swatch
Man in light blue shirt and white shorts standing by canal railing on sunny day in Paris
shirt by Altea, shorts and sunglasses by Celine by Hedi Slimane, sandals by John Lobb, hat by Hélas, watch by Swatch
Man in white t-shirt and striped swim shorts eating ice cream by Canal St Martin in Paris
t-shirt by Sunspel, swim shorts by Ripa Ripa, glasses by Ray Ban, watch by Swatch
Man in blue sweater sitting at outdoor cafe table with wicker chairs near flowering tree
jumper by Bompard, trousers by Edwin, sandals by APC, watch by Swatch

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