The tightrope walker Nathan Paulin linked the two banks of the Seine on his wire

A moment between performance and poetry this Friday evening in Rouen (Seine-Maritime) on the occasion of the inauguration of the second edition of the River Festival. the tightrope walker Nathan Paulin connected the right bank to the left bank by crossing over the Seine on a wire.

Nathan Paulin close to the arrival of the archives of the Seine-Maritime department © Radio France
Benedict Robin

Nathan Paulin is gone of the spire of the Cathedral of Rouen and joined the top of the tower of the archives of the department of Seine-Maritime. A walk 90 meters high, 640 meters long, which he carried out in less than 40 minutes.

Nathan Paulin departing from Rouen Cathedral
Nathan Paulin departing from Rouen Cathedral © Radio France
Benedict Robin

Several thousand spectators attended this moment between sky, earth and river.

Nathan Paulin above the Seine between Rouen Cathedral and the Archives Tower
Nathan Paulin above the Seine between Rouen Cathedral and the Archives Tower © Radio France
Benedict Robin

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The tightrope walker did not miss put on a show by the way, taking breaks. In particular, he lay down on his wire but also hung there for a few moments.

Nathan Paulin suspended on his wire above the Seine between the Cathedral of Rouen and the tower of the archives
Nathan Paulin suspended on his wire above the Seine between the Cathedral of Rouen and the tower of the archives © Radio France
Benedict Robin


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