Nathan Paulin took up the challenge this Friday to cross the Seine in Rouen (Seine-Maritime) in balance, over a length of 640 m.
The tightrope walker achieved this feat by moving at a height of 90 m, for 35 minutes.
He thus intended to mark, in his own way, the inauguration of the river festival, explains France 3 Normandy.
Throwback to Nathan Paulin's performance at the opening of the Fête du Fleuve 2022.
The Fête du Fleuve continues all weekend.
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The wire on which the 28-year-old athlete rushed connected the Notre-Dame cathedral to the tower of the archives.
Several thousand spectators massed around the river watched the progress of the tightrope walker.
"It's the best reception I've received," he said.
Acrobatics on the wire
Very comfortable, Nathan Paulin even allowed himself a few acrobatic tricks.
He thus stretched out on his line, performed pirouettes or sat down, letting his legs hang in the air.
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