Rue Galande
The studio is situated at 39, rue Galande
- 75005
Paris.
At first rich and elegant in the 17th Century,
the street then became known for its infamous cabarets.
Today, it is a lively area with many shops and restaurants
close by. The Maubert (G) market, which takes place every
other day, is typically Parisien. We can also recommend a
small, reasonably priced supermarket in the rue Domat
(F).
Notre Dame 39, rue Galande
PLAN OF THE QUARTER
Notre Dame
At the heart of French and Parisien history is a
masterpiece of Gothic architecture, which has inspired many
artists. Not to be missed also is the flower market, which
is also situated on the Ile de la Cité.
The St Michel 'Quartier'
A centre of learning in 12th Century Europe, the
Latin Quarter saw the birth of the university.
The small streets leading to the St Michel Square are
typical of the old Latin Quarter with its narrow houses and
exotic cafés and restaurants.
St Michel Square (F), dominated by an imposing
fountain, is a very lively meeting place for
students.
The Saint Julien le Pauvre Church (G) is the oldest church in Paris (6th Century). A congregation (of Eastern Christians) unique to Paris takes place every Sunday morning at 11H00 (a real discovery).
The bookshop Shakespeare & Co (F) well-known of Hémingway is a mine for the anglophone bibliophiles, each bought book carries the mark Shakespeare & Co kilometres zero Paris.
L’île St Louis
(H) The Ile St Louis is a haven of peace in the centre of Paris, with its numerous well preserved 17th Century houses. The famous Berthillon ice creams (arguably, the best in the world) attracts people from all over Paris, who wish to savour its wild blackberry sorbets, chestnut ice, sour cherry ice… until late in the evening.
The Panthéon
Built in 1790 this neoclassical edifice is a lay
temple designed to house the tombs of the great men and
women of the French nation (Victor Hugo, Emile Zola, André
Malraux, Voltaire….). Less than 5 minutes south towards the
Jardin des Plantes, you can find the Mouffetard street
market, which takes place every day until 1.30 pm and in
the evening (not to be missed!).
The Sainte Chapelle
St Louis had the St Chappelle erected in 1248 to
store the crown of thorns of Christ and other relics
brought back from Constantinople. It is a Gothic
masterpiece with remarkable stained windows. The chapel is
situated in the vecinity of the Palais de Justice, which is
also worth a visit.
The Place de la Bastille
Its name is evocative of revolutionary ideas, of
liberty, equality and brotherhood for the French.
It was here that, on 14 July 1789 the people stormed the
prison (which no longer exists), which was a symbol of
Royal authority. It is one of Paris' night quarters,
particularly the 'rue de Lappe', which is very
lively.
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