Yes, we will be in the Marais which retains the charm of medieval Paris as it escaped Baron Haussmann’s redesign of the city and later the major urbanization overhaul in the 1960’s. Originally the area was a swamp, flooded by the Seine and used for market gardens. It started to become residential in the 13th century with convents followed by the nobility’s country homes. The nearby Place de Vosges (Place Royale) was built by Henri IV in 1605 and spearheaded the development of the elegant hotels particuliers reminiscent of tiny castles. And it includes the Pompidou for a little of the 20th century.
Yet, we are also close to the proletarian Bastille with less elaborate buildings and the symbols of the 1789 Revolution. And its markets!
So here is a picture of our apartment’s living room (salon). Click on the picture to see more of the apartment. Close examination does show what appear to be a radiator or two to answer the question about heat.
And if you will click here you can tour the 4th Arrondissement with an American academic who has rather rudimentary web skills but an interesting website with music and a weekly news update, as well.
And did you see that your academic makes a stop at BHV, the Macy's of Paris? "It's usually the first non-touristy stop we make once we've settled in, to restock what passes for the kitchen with needed kitchenware..."
ReplyDeleteYes, I did! And I thought of you. Are you making a list of our first stops?
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