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An apartment recently custom updated and located
at the Street "Des filles du calvaire",
whose name was taken from its proximity to the convent
of the "Calvary Sisters." This street
was opened between 1696 and 1698. The building is
a clear example of the arquitectural changes that
took place in the 19th century that set the Haussmanian
style for the entire city of Paris. The interior
of the building is very well taken care, with a
set of well polished wooden starways that will lead
you to the 4th floor and into an apartment with
a touch of femininity and charm. A bathroom decorated
with large vanity mirror, a round sink and Arabian
designs ceramic-tile floors gets all the attention
for its white color and for having a window and
a door towards the master bedroom. Light comes from
2 large sized balcony style windows located one
in the living room and one in the bedroom. All this
charm is combined with a quiet ambience and a commercially
and culturally attractive neighborhood.
Just
heading out the building, there will be local
clothing boutiques, a market called "Les
enfants rouges" selling fresh vegetables
and other goods, cheese specialized shops, plenty
of fine grocery stores, bars and restaurants.
After crossing the Boulevard des Filles du Calvaire
and going west on Rue Bretagne, an array of Art
Galleries and custom made furniture stores will
begin to appear into the scene. Heading south
and at walking distance through and west of Rue
Turenne, the panorama changes, and a series of
diverse museums will be the delight for the art,
history and culture aware tourist. Le Musée
Carnavalet displays the art and history of Paris
from before the French Revolution and up to the
appearance of Art Nouveau". Le Musée
Historique de la Ville de Paris, located south
right off the Rue the Rivoli and west of Rue Turenne,
has its own charming library with books and documents
that witnessed the history of Paris. North and
west, Le Musée Cognacq-Jay looks back into
the 18th century art; Le Centre Culturel Suedois
offers exhibits, concerts, and diverse cultural
events and scientific conferences for all ages
; and north on or close by Rue le Perle, Le Musée
National Picasso shows a very representative collection
of Picasso's most famous paintings and sculptures.
The area is also occupied by many sinagogues and
churches that give some spiritual life to the
inhabitants of this bourgeoise neighborhood. However,
no one needs to hesitate to go visit Notre Dame's
Cathedral located at L'Ille Saint Loius, across
the Seine River and west on Rue Renard. This as
well as the Louvre Museum are both mandatory visits
for all tourists coming from all over the world.
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