The Bois de Boulogne is a large park located in the western suburbs of Paris, France. In the 1950s, the Bois de Boulogne was a popular destination for Parisians and tourists alike. The park offered a variety of recreational activities, including ice skating, sledding, and horse-drawn carriage rides. The frozen lakes and ponds were popular spots for ice skaters, and vendors would have set up stalls selling hot drinks and snacks to keep visitors warm.
The winter season in February 1956 brought a delightful touch to the Bois de Boulogne, transforming it into a winter wonderland with a frozen lake inviting skaters of all ages to come and enjoy the sport. The ice on the lake was thick enough, with a depth of 18 cm, to support the skaters as they glided across the surface.
Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with these stunning black and white photos captured by the renowned photographer Jack Garofalo, showcasing the excitement and fun that took place on the frozen lake in the Bois de Boulogne in 1956. These vintage photos are a beautiful representation of the joy and merriment experienced by skaters during that winter season.
