Public Toilets in Place de la Madeleine
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Public Toilets in Place de la Madeleine
I'm reading 'Paris, Paris' by David Downie and he talks about the public toilets under Place de la Madeleine.
"Under the Place de la Madeleine hide what may just be Paris’ most beautiful Art nouveau toilettes publiques, with carved wood panels, brass and mirrors, floral frescos and stained glass windows in each cabinet. Here once you’ve awakened the sleeping Madame Pipi (as bathroom attendants are still called) you may tidy up like a real fin-de-siecle lady or gentleman."
Has anyone seen these? Are they easy to find?
"Under the Place de la Madeleine hide what may just be Paris’ most beautiful Art nouveau toilettes publiques, with carved wood panels, brass and mirrors, floral frescos and stained glass windows in each cabinet. Here once you’ve awakened the sleeping Madame Pipi (as bathroom attendants are still called) you may tidy up like a real fin-de-siecle lady or gentleman."
Has anyone seen these? Are they easy to find?
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Neopolitan
http://www.bizoum.com/ulysses/madamepipi.jpg
You will have a little chuckle with Madame Pipi.
Blackduff
http://www.bizoum.com/ulysses/madamepipi.jpg
You will have a little chuckle with Madame Pipi.
Blackduff
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That's my goal for my next trip. To see off the beaten path things.
And as for planning ahead to find the toilet...that is too funny. Although we might as well use them while we are looking at them.
I just remember my first trip to Paris and trying to find a way over to the Arc de Triomphe. We walked around the entire circle 1 1/2 times looking for a crossing before we finally discovered that you had to take an underground tunnel!
Thought I would scout out these toilets in advance!!
And as for planning ahead to find the toilet...that is too funny. Although we might as well use them while we are looking at them.
I just remember my first trip to Paris and trying to find a way over to the Arc de Triomphe. We walked around the entire circle 1 1/2 times looking for a crossing before we finally discovered that you had to take an underground tunnel!
Thought I would scout out these toilets in advance!!
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I also read about this WC several years ago and last month found myself in the neighborhood when I needed the facility. It really is quite lovely and very clean. As you face the front of Madeleine, it is to your right and is marked with the WC sign. It closes for the day at 5:45.
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They are on the southeast corner of the area around the Madeleine. They are charming but not unique within Paris, although they are among the best examples of ornate public toilets.
A number of the public toilets with attendants in Paris have some remnants of Art Nouveau decor.
A number of the public toilets with attendants in Paris have some remnants of Art Nouveau decor.
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Yes! I've been there. The woodwork and the tile is quite lovely.
I even have photos on my website if you're interested:
http://www.wired2theworld.com/paris2005day3and4.html
I even have photos on my website if you're interested:
http://www.wired2theworld.com/paris2005day3and4.html
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