Mind your step! Hair-raising moment French daredevil crosses Seine in Paris on tightrope 200ft above the ground from Eiffel Tower

 A French tightrope walker has crossed the Seine in Paris from the Eiffel Tower on a tightrope suspended an incredible 200ft above the ground.

French highliner Nathan Paulin, 27, left crowds gobsmacked as he walked 600 metres across a line stretched across the river between the Eiffel Tower and the Chaillot Theatre.

Nail-biting photographs show the tightrope walker performing the breathtaking feat 200ft above ground as part of the 38th European Heritage Days and the launch of the Cultural Olympiad in Paris on Sunday.

These pictures offer a unique view into the world of the high-adrenaline sport, which sees brave men and women with nerves of steel balance on the special webbing which moves and bounces as the bold, balancing walkers traverse along it.French highliner Nathan Paulin, 27, left crowds gobsmacked as he walked 600 metres across a line stretched across the river between the Eiffel Tower and the Chaillot Theatre

French highliner Nathan Paulin, 27, left crowds gobsmacked as he walked 600 metres across a line stretched across the river between the Eiffel Tower and the Chaillot Theatre

Nail-biting photographs show the tightrope walker performing the breathtaking feat as part of the 38th European Heritage Days and the launch of the Cultural Olympiad in Paris on Sunday

Nail-biting photographs show the tightrope walker performing the breathtaking feat as part of the 38th European Heritage Days and the launch of the Cultural Olympiad in Paris on Sunday

These pictures (above) offer a unique view into the world of the high-adrenaline sport, which sees brave men and women with nerves of steel balance on the special webbing which moves and bounces as the bold, balancing walkers traverse along it

These pictures (above) offer a unique view into the world of the high-adrenaline sport, which sees brave men and women with nerves of steel balance on the special webbing which moves and bounces as the bold, balancing walkers traverse along it

As he walked 600metres across the tightrope, Mr Paulin left his fans on edge as he dangled from the bottom of the rope, only holding on with one hand - but on closer inspection it could be seen he was attached by a safety line

As he walked 600metres across the tightrope, Mr Paulin left his fans on edge as he dangled from the bottom of the rope, only holding on with one hand - but on closer inspection it could be seen he was attached by a safety line

Attached by a strap to a safety lanyard, Mr Paulin, a holder of several world records, slowly progressed barefoot on the line suspended 200ft above ground as amazed crowds watched from below

Attached by a strap to a safety lanyard, Mr Paulin, a holder of several world records, slowly progressed barefoot on the line suspended 200ft above ground as amazed crowds watched from below

The daredevil stopped for a few breaks, sitting or lying on the rope, as he completed the dangerous feat. Pictured: Fans watch the breathtaking feat from the ground

The daredevil stopped for a few breaks, sitting or lying on the rope, as he completed the dangerous feat. Pictured: Fans watch the breathtaking feat from the ground

From the first floor of the Eiffel Tower to the Theatre National de Chaillot, the performance is the longest highline crossing in an urban environment. Pictured: Mr Paulin balances as he walks across the tightrope

From the first floor of the Eiffel Tower to the Theatre National de Chaillot, the performance is the longest highline crossing in an urban environment. Pictured: Mr Paulin balances as he walks across the tightrope

French slackliner Nathan Paulin performs on the second time on a 70-meter-high slackline between the Eiffel Tower and the Chaillot Theater across the Seine River

French slackliner Nathan Paulin performs on the second time on a 70-meter-high slackline between the Eiffel Tower and the Chaillot Theater across the Seine River

The acrobat said obtaining the necessary authorisations had been a difficulty as well as 'the stress linked to the audience, the fact that there are a lot of people'

The acrobat said obtaining the necessary authorisations had been a difficulty as well as 'the stress linked to the audience, the fact that there are a lot of people'

Attached by a strap to a safety lanyard, Mr Paulin, a holder of several world records, slowly progressed barefoot on the line suspended 200ft above ground as amazed crowds watched from below. 

The daredevil stopped for a few breaks, sitting or lying on the rope, as he completed the dangerous feat. 

As he walked 600metres across the tightrope, Mr Paulin left his fans on edge as he bravely held an umbrella in the air all while balancing on the thin line.

People's hearts were in their mouths as he dangled from the bottom of the rope, seemingly only holding on with one hand - but on closer inspection his safety line could be seen still attached to the rope.

'It wasn't easy walking 600 metres, concentrating, with everything around, the pressure ... but it was still beautiful,' he said after the performance on Saturday.

The acrobat said obtaining the necessary authorisations had been a difficulty as well as 'the stress linked to the audience, the fact that there are a lot of people'.

Mr Paulin performed the feat to celebrate France's annual Heritage Day, when people are invited to visit historic buildings and monuments that are usually closed to the public.

As he walked 600metres across the tightrope, Mr Paulin left his fans on edge as he bravely held an umbrella in the air all while balancing on the thin line

As he walked 600metres across the tightrope, Mr Paulin left his fans on edge as he bravely held an umbrella in the air all while balancing on the thin line

Mr Paulin performed the feat (pictured) to celebrate France's annual Heritage Day, when people are invited to visit historic buildings and monuments that are usually closed to the public

Mr Paulin performed the feat (pictured) to celebrate France's annual Heritage Day, when people are invited to visit historic buildings and monuments that are usually closed to the public

French slackliner Nathan Paulin performs on the second time on a 70-meter-high slackline between the Eiffel Tower and the Chaillot Theater across the Seine River in Paris on Sunday

French slackliner Nathan Paulin performs on the second time on a 70-meter-high slackline between the Eiffel Tower and the Chaillot Theater across the Seine River in Paris on Sunday

His daredevil task was certainly not for the fainthearted as he was seen dangling by one arm on the rope, attached to the tightrope by a safety belt while he rested

His daredevil task was certainly not for the fainthearted as he was seen dangling by one arm on the rope, attached to the tightrope by a safety belt while he rested

People gather to look at French highliner Nathan Paulin performing, for the second time, on a 70-metre-high slackline spanning 670 metres between the Eiffel Tower and the Theatre National de Chaillot

People gather to look at French highliner Nathan Paulin performing, for the second time, on a 70-metre-high slackline spanning 670 metres between the Eiffel Tower and the Theatre National de Chaillot

He said his motivation was 'mainly to do something beautiful and to share it and also to bring a new perspective on heritage, it is to make heritage come alive'

He said his motivation was 'mainly to do something beautiful and to share it and also to bring a new perspective on heritage, it is to make heritage come alive'

French slackliner Nathan Paulin performs for the second time on a 70-meter-high slackline between the Eiffel Tower and the Chaillot Theater across the Seine River

French slackliner Nathan Paulin performs for the second time on a 70-meter-high slackline between the Eiffel Tower and the Chaillot Theater across the Seine River

Mr Paulin had already crossed the River Seine on a tightrope, on Heritage Day in 2017 (pictured during his second walk on Sunday)

Mr Paulin had already crossed the River Seine on a tightrope, on Heritage Day in 2017 (pictured during his second walk on Sunday)

The French slackliner impressively completed the feat of walking 600 metres across the tightrope while he was barefoot

The French slackliner impressively completed the feat of walking 600 metres across the tightrope while he was barefoot

French acrobat Nathan Paulin attempts to walk a high wire from the Eiffel Tower across the Seine River, in Paris, as part of events around France for National Heritage Days

French acrobat Nathan Paulin attempts to walk a high wire from the Eiffel Tower across the Seine River, in Paris, as part of events around France for National Heritage Days

He also dangled from the bottom of the rope, seemingly only holding on with one hand - but on closer inspection he could be seen attached to the rope by a safety line as he rested

He also dangled from the bottom of the rope, seemingly only holding on with one hand - but on closer inspection he could be seen attached to the rope by a safety line as he rested

He said his motivation was 'mainly to do something beautiful and to share it and also to bring a new perspective on heritage, it is to make heritage come alive'.

From the first floor of the Eiffel Tower to the Theatre National de Chaillot, the performance is the longest highline crossing in an urban environment. 

Mr Paulin had already crossed the River Seine on a tightrope, on Heritage Day in 2017.

In 2015, the highline walker crossed a line 800ft above the ground between two cliffs in eastern France.

He managed to maintain his composure as he walked between the two cliffs at the European Marmotte Highline Project in Lans-en-Vercors near Grenoble which saw the world's best and bravest highline walkers gather.

Mr Paulin previously held the world record for the longest highline walk, traversing 403 metres at Gorges de la Jonte in Cevennes National Park on June 26 at the Natural Games.  

Mr Paulin has held the world record holder for both highline walking and slackline walking, in which competitors often use the line's bounce to perform tricks while walking on a line a little closer to the ground. 

In 2015, he proved his balancing credentials by walking 610 metres above sand dunes in Mongolia and has been all over the world walking challenging gorges and chasms.

In 2015, the highline walker crossed a line 800ft above the ground between two cliffs in eastern France. Pictured: Mr Paulin performs on a tightrope suspended 200ft above ground in Paris on Sunday

In 2015, the highline walker crossed a line 800ft above the ground between two cliffs in eastern France. Pictured: Mr Paulin performs on a tightrope suspended 200ft above ground in Paris on Sunday

xFrench highliner Nathan Paulin hangs as he performs, for the second time, on a 70-metre-high slackline spanning 670 metres between the Eiffel Tower and the Theatre National de Chaillot, as part of the launch of the Cultural Olympiad in Paris

xFrench highliner Nathan Paulin hangs as he performs, for the second time, on a 70-metre-high slackline spanning 670 metres between the Eiffel Tower and the Theatre National de Chaillot, as part of the launch of the Cultural Olympiad in Paris

Mr Paulin (pictured during the feat on Sunday) previously held the world record for the longest highline walk, traversing 403 metres at Gorges de la Jonte in Cevennes National Park on June 26 at the Natural Games

Mr Paulin (pictured during the feat on Sunday) previously held the world record for the longest highline walk, traversing 403 metres at Gorges de la Jonte in Cevennes National Park on June 26 at the Natural Games

Mr Paulin (pictured walking in Paris on Sunday) has held the world record holder for both highline walking and slackline walking, in which competitors often use the line's bounce to perform tricks while walking on a line a little closer to the ground

Mr Paulin (pictured walking in Paris on Sunday) has held the world record holder for both highline walking and slackline walking, in which competitors often use the line's bounce to perform tricks while walking on a line a little closer to the ground

French acrobat Nathan Paulin hangs as he attempts to walk a high wire from the Eiffel Tower across the Seine River, in Paris

French acrobat Nathan Paulin hangs as he attempts to walk a high wire from the Eiffel Tower across the Seine River, in Paris

In 2015, he proved his balancing credentials by walking 610 metres above sand dunes in Mongolia and has been all over the world walking challenging gorges and chasms. Pictured: Mr Paulin walking from the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Sunday

In 2015, he proved his balancing credentials by walking 610 metres above sand dunes in Mongolia and has been all over the world walking challenging gorges and chasms. Pictured: Mr Paulin walking from the Eiffel Tower in Paris on SundayBarefoot rope walker tightropes from the Eiffel Tower

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