Café de la Paix & Opéra Garnier
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This photograph by Jorge Royan gives us almost the same perspective as Cortes painted in his view of the Café. We can see the modern updates to the plaza such as cars, the replacement of the lampposts, and the addition of the electronic sign on the building. In this photograph, we are able to see the opulence of Opéra Garnier in the background.
This file appears in: Le Café de la Paix: The Heart of Paris’ Theater District
Le Café de la Paix: The Heart of Paris’ Theater District
The Café de la Paix, translated from French as the Cafe of Peace, is a historical Parisian institution that sits in the ninth arrondissement of Paris. It was a favorite location of many notable…