Saigon has changed a lot over the years, yet in some ways it is still the same, let’s take a look at 50 years of transformation from 1955 to 2005 through photos by Raymond Cauchetier, from a book of photography titled “Saigon 1955-Ho Chi Minh Ville 2005”. 



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Notre-Dame Cathedral of Saigon in 1955

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Notre-Dame Cathedral of Saigon in 2005

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A museum in Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden in 1955

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Museum of Vietnamese History in 2005

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Binh Tay Market in 1955

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Binh Tay Market in 2005

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The back of Notre-Dame Cathedral of Saigon in 1955

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Notre-Dame Cathedral of Saigon in 2005

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Charner Boulevard in 1955

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Nguyen Hue Boulevard in 2005

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De la Somme Boulevard in 1955

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Ham Nghi Boulevard in 2005

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Majestic Hotel in 1955

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Majestic Hotel in 2005

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Bach Dang Wharf in 1955

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Bach Dang Wharf in 2005

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On the bank of the Saigon River in 1955

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On the bank of the Saigon River in 2005

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Saigon River in 1955

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Saigon River in 2005

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Cha Va Bridge in 1955

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Cha Va Bridge in 2005

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A panoramic view of Saigon in 1955

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A panoramic view of Saigon in 2005

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