Castel Béranger Launched the Fame of Young Hector Guimard
Read my story in French » Castel Béranger has long been on my list of places in Paris to explore. It finally made its way to the top of the list this year and I set out to explore the 16th arrondissement. Nestled between the Seine and the Bois de Boulogne, Castel Béranger, the first Art Nouveau building in Paris, is ...
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La Samaritaine: 6 Interesting Things I Love About this Building
Read my story in French » First, I fell in love with La Samaritaine the first time I shopped there. (and……I can’t wait to share my photos of the newly renovated building !) La Samaritaine of this époque occupied 4 buildings. Although on a much grander scale, at the time it reminded me of a department store from my ...
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Spotlight on More Fascinating Art Nouveau
Fascinating Art Nouveau architecture abounds in the 16th and 7th arrondissements. Images of the door at 29 avenue Rapp are abundant on Facebook and Instagram....And with just reason! The door is spectacular. However, I will focus on a few of the Art Nouveau buildings found in the 6th and 14th arrondissements in this ...
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Medieval or Modern – What you see is not what you think
Medieval or modern, I thought I could tell the difference! What do you think of when someone says medieval? I immediately think of massive doors with heavy iron parts such as knobs, knockers, and hinges set in stone walls that often have a lintel with majestic carvings. So exactly what period in time is defined as medieval? ...
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Eiffel Tower- In Search of the Perfect Photo
Wandering the Seine River in Paris is a photographer's dream. Besides the Eiffel Tower, there are wonderful views of the bridges. Follow the river in the direction of the Eiffel to be rewarded with many photographic opportunities which, of course, include the Eiffel Tower. Pick a direction and allow a couple of hours to just ...
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Art Nouveau – Avenue Rapp in Paris’ 7th Arrondissement
When did Paris Art Nouveau turn into a passion for me? It had to be when I saw this door on an internet post. Isn’t it the most amazing piece of architecture you have ever seen? This incredible architecture on Avenue Rapp is close to the Eiffel Tower. It is definitely some of my most favorite Art Nouveau in ...
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