The covered passages of Paris
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loved the photos - I agree that early morning is the best to be photographing - you are up with the street and window washers. I always love the tiled floor in Galerie Vivienne. I also was intrigued by the Hotel Chopin in Passage Jouffroy.
thanks for sharing.
thanks for sharing.
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Hi Folks.... I have never traveled in Europe... plan to go this summer with my 12 year old daughter. The passages sound very interesting! Never heard of them. Are they safe? I am new to this website also ... how do I view your photos Kerouac?
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Skatedancer, you may be talking about the Village Saint Paul, which is a series of open connected courtyards off rue Saint Paul in the Marais. Antiquarians and modern boutiques, mostly furnishings-related.
Thank you, Kerouac, for the pictures of the passages. Loved the pictures of the Hotel Chopin and the doll furniture store.
Walter Benjamin thought these passages had a huge influence on the character of the modern city-- that their quality of being outside and inside at the same time led people to consider strolling around looking at other people, buildings, shops, interactions, as a reasonable way of spending time. There are lots of snippets about various passages in his book The Arcades Project.
Thank you, Kerouac, for the pictures of the passages. Loved the pictures of the Hotel Chopin and the doll furniture store.
Walter Benjamin thought these passages had a huge influence on the character of the modern city-- that their quality of being outside and inside at the same time led people to consider strolling around looking at other people, buildings, shops, interactions, as a reasonable way of spending time. There are lots of snippets about various passages in his book The Arcades Project.
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