Tuesday, 11 September 2018

In the neighbourhood

Our apartment on the 3rd floor, with primary school underneath


To the right
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To the left


Around the corner 25 metres
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Along the road “at 61-63, rue Réaumur, an extraordinary building, which resembles a neo-gothic cathedral. An early example of Art Nouveau, the building was designed by the architects Philippe Jouannin and Edouard Singery and was completed in 1900. A monumental clock graces the façade of the building; the clock is decorated with signs of the zodiac, and designs representing the months and the seasons.”

And  one of a former chain of grands magasins- Felix Potin


 The architect Victor Laloux was a disciple and was inspired by traditional architecture to create this neo-baroque design. The roundabout has decorative details related to trade and consumption, as the cornucopia, fruit garlands, vases and natural details.






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