Art Nouveau Architecture in Paris: Self-Guided Walks, Paris, France
On my last trip to Paris, I got a chance to explore some of the best examples of Art Nouveau architecture in the city.
There are many of them, but you need to know where to find them. These Art Nouveau buildings are quite unique in the general landscape of Parisian architecture.
This guide takes you through the history of Art Nouveau architecture in Paris, the most famous Art Nouveau buildings, the most celebrated Art Nouveau architects and finally two easy self-guided walks in the districts of Paris where you can find plenty of Art Nouveau gems.
As you walk around Paris you will notice that most buildings are designed in a uniform style, also known as the Haussmannian style.
Georges-Eug猫ne Haussmann was the urban planner who, back in the 19th century, redesigned the city of Paris and is very much responsible for the way many parts of the city look to this day.
Paris used to have narrow streets with little light or air. Haussmann鈥檚 vision for the city was of wide streets and boulevards, parks, squares and large and elegant modern buildings. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
There are many of them, but you need to know where to find them. These Art Nouveau buildings are quite unique in the general landscape of Parisian architecture.
This guide takes you through the history of Art Nouveau architecture in Paris, the most famous Art Nouveau buildings, the most celebrated Art Nouveau architects and finally two easy self-guided walks in the districts of Paris where you can find plenty of Art Nouveau gems.
As you walk around Paris you will notice that most buildings are designed in a uniform style, also known as the Haussmannian style.
Georges-Eug猫ne Haussmann was the urban planner who, back in the 19th century, redesigned the city of Paris and is very much responsible for the way many parts of the city look to this day.
Paris used to have narrow streets with little light or air. Haussmann鈥檚 vision for the city was of wide streets and boulevards, parks, squares and large and elegant modern buildings. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Art Nouveau Architecture in Paris: Self-Guided Walks
Guide Location: France » Paris
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Tal Hayoun
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: France » Paris
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Tal Hayoun
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
- Palais Garnier
- La Samaritaine
- Hotel Elys茅es Ceramic
- Lavirotte Building
- 12 Rue Sedillot
- 151 Rue de Grenelle
- La Maison des Arums
- Castel B茅ranger
- Rue Agar
- Caf茅 Antoine
- 罢谤茅尘辞颈蝉
- H么tel Mezzara
- H么tel Jassed茅
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