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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…
Charles Garnier & the Palais Garnier: A competition to create one of Paris' most iconic opera houses with obstacles including war, a ravaging fire, and a designer's dream to fulfill the extravagant wishes of the rich while doing so in an extremely short period of time. This is Charles Garnier's life and his ultimate masterpiece — The Palais Garnier.
Paris in the 1800s was a time of grand historical figures, disputes of religion, the call of revolution, and, of course, extravagant architecture. As many Parisians believed during this time, “there…
L'Olympia: A stage fit for only the best – The Beatles, Aretha Franklin, Édith Piaf, and many more
As the epicenter of Parisian entertainment since the late 19th century, the stage at L' Olympia has become a home for many iconic performers such as The Beatles, Édith Piaf, Aretha Franklin, The…