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An Afternoon with the Tween Skaters of Central Paris

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This article originally appeared on VICE France

Located between a bank and a dry cleaner, the narrow Rue Leon Cladel in central Paris is home to a small skate ramp that has welcomed young skaters and riders – with the general exception of scooters – since 2012. The scene is set in the shadows of the stunning buildings that make up the city’s business district.

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Last autumn, photographer Seán McGirr took his camera to the alley and captured a group of young skaters riding the last of the nice weather. As the sun starts to return, McGirr hopes his photos will encourage people to dust off their old decks – or, at a least, put on Supreme’s BLESSED.

Scroll down to see more of McGirr’s photos from Rue Leon Cladel.

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Rafael, 14, has been skating here for the past two years.
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Abdel, 13, has been skating here for a year.
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Rafael, 12.
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Rafael.
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Nino, 13.
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Nathan, 14.
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Nasre, 13.
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Quentin, 14.
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Étienne, 14.
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César and Ulysse, both 12 years old.
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Abel and Robin, 14.
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Léon Tinelli, 12.
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Stéphane, 18.
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