We have driven and walked in my eternal Paris, and would like to have an imprint in my blog on the wonderful family times we had there, There is so much to see , doing my best, and glad found me these pictures in my cd rom vault ,which now transposing in my blog for you and me, This was my former worked city, so glad to post more memorable spots on it, I thank you for your readership over the years and to bear with my rants! After Paris is to rant, shout and yelled about, me think. Therefore, here is my take on curiosities of Paris , part LXI !!! Hope you enjoy the post as I.
The Place Dalida is located in Montmartre, in the 18éme arrondissement of Paris. It is served by metro line 12 at the Lamarck – Caulaincourt station and by bus line 40, the only bus that runs on the Montmartre hill, at the Moulin de la Galette arrêt/stop. This square was named in honor of the singer Iolanda Cristina Gigliotti, aka Dalida, born on January 17, 1933, in Cairo, Egypt, and died on May 3, 1987, in the 18éme arrondissement of Paris. She was an Italian singer and actress who later became a naturalized French citizen. Dalida lived a few steps away on 11 Rue d’Orchampt. By municipal decree of December 5, 1996, the intersection of Allée des Brouillards, Rue de l’Abreuvoir, and Rue Girardon was named “Place Dalida.” A bronze bust by Aslan, unveiled in April 1997 on the 10th anniversary of her death, commemorates the singer in this square, which has become a place of remembrance and superstition for her many admirers. In this statue, Dalida’s eyes and mouth are almost closed, and her breasts are very prominent. The gesture is incongruous, and faces are filled with amusement: caressing Dalida’s breasts is said to bring… good luck in love. The gesture is so common that the metal has changed color.
The City of Paris on walks about Dalida : https://www.paris.fr/pages/une-balade-sur-les-pas-de-dalida-19037
The Paris tourist office on walks in Montmartre (see Dalida’s house) : https://parisjetaime.com/eng/article/village-paris-a922
The Paris tourist office on the 18éme arrondissement de Paris : https://parisjetaime.com/eng/article/explore-paris-s-18th-arrondissement-a832
The Passe-Muraille or The Man Who Could Walk Through Walls is one of the most surprising statues in Paris. Located in the Place Marcel Aymé in the Grandes-Carrières neighborhood or quartier, in the heart of the 18éme district or arrondissement of Paris, The statue has stood there, astonishing passersby since 1989. Situated at the intersection of Rue Girardon and Rue Norvins, the square is served by metro line 12 at the Lamarck-Caulaincourt station. It is named after Marcel Aymé, a writer, playwright, short story writer, screenwriter, and essayist, who lived on Rue Norvins. The square was created in 1986. Notable buildings here see at No. 2 ( 26 Rue Norvins): an apartment building constructed in 1912. From 1930 onwards, the R-26 art salon was held there. Two commemorative plaques are installed, indicating that Marcel Aymé and the composer Désiré-Émile Inghelbrecht lived in this building. No coincidence: this statue is indeed a tribute to Marcel Aymé, who died just steps away, at his home on Rue Norvins! This bronze sculpture emerging from a wall represents one of Marcel Aymé’s most famous short stories: Le Passe Muraille or “The Man Who Could Walk Through Walls.” This short fantasy story, published in 1943, tells the tale of an office worker named Dutilleul who lived on the third floor of 75 bis rue d’Orchampt, one day discovers an extraordinary ability: he can walk through walls! Using his power recklessly, Monsieur Dutilleul met a woman unhappily married and fell madly in love with her. One night, as he was about to go to his lover’s room, he was struck by a terrible headache. He then took some old medicine he had in his drawer and went to see his sweetheart.” But when he left her room, his gift suddenly disappeared, leaving him forever trapped in one of the walls of that building a stone’s throw from Rue Norvins, where he resided for many years…
The Paris tourist office on cultural sights north of Pigalle (see passe muraille) : https://parisjetaime.com/eng/article/cultural-side-of-north-pigalle-a786
The Paris tourist office on the 18éme arrondissement de Paris : https://parisjetaime.com/eng/article/explore-paris-s-18th-arrondissement-a832
The Square Joël-Le Tac is located in the 18éme arrondissement of Paris. The square is situated in the middle of Place Constantin-Pecqueur. It is accessible via 3 Place Constantin-Pecqueur and is served by metro line 12 at the Lamarck-Caulaincourt station. It pays tribute to Joël Le Tac, a French Resistance fighter, journalist, and member of parliament. This green space, created in 1935 as “Square de la Place Constantin-Pecqueur” in the Grandes-Carrières quartier or neighborhood has been officially named Square Joël-Le Tac since February 2, 2012. It was created in 1935, and the following year a monument was erected in memory of Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen,(see pic) painter, illustrator, and creator of the poster for the cabaret Le Chat Noir. The monument features at its summit a couple embracing and two bronze bas-reliefs depicting, on one side, a street scene with street vendors and, on the other, workers at their jobs. These bronzes, melted down during the Nazis Occupation in 1942, were recreated in 1962 from the surviving plaster casts. Steinlen, known for his political activism and his talent as an Art Nouveau painter and engraver, has secured his place in Parisian art history. The monument features detailed bas-reliefs that illustrate Steinlen’s life and work. The sculptures captivate visitors with their realism and expressiveness, paying homage to the artist and his artistic legacy. Whether you are an art enthusiast or simply curious to discover Parisian art history, the Monument to Théophile Steinlen is a must-see.
The City of Paris on the Square Joël le Tac: https://www.paris.fr/lieux/square-joel-le-tac-2652
The Paris tourist office on the 18éme arrondissement de Paris : https://parisjetaime.com/eng/article/explore-paris-s-18th-arrondissement-a832
The Place Claude Nougaro is located in the 18éme arrondissement of Paris, formerly known as Place Constantin Pecqueur. It was inaugurated on November 28, 2019. The square is named after Claude Nougaro, a French singer-songwriter and poet. It is very close to the Lapin Agile cabaret (that he loved), at the junction of Rue Saint Vincent and Avenue Junot, along Rue de Caulaincourt. On Avenue Junot, lined with elegant residences, he lived for many years in a beautiful house with a white facade. The square also features a statue of Eugène Carrière,(see pic), a French painter, teacher, and lithographer. A Symbolist artist, he influenced the emergence of Fauvism. The statue at the intersection of Rue Caulaincourt and Avenue Junot, on the northern slope of Montmartre, was built in 1932. Melted down during the nazis occupation in 1942, it was rebuilt in 1959 with a new base.
The current Place Constantin-Pecqueur begins at 42 Rue Saint-Vincent and ends at 42 Avenue Junot. The central area of the square, formerly Constantin-Pecqueur Square, was renamed Square Joël-Le Tac (see above). Formerly known as Place de l’Abreuvoir, a street in the old village of Montmartre, Place Constantin-Pecqueur was incorporated into the Parisian street network by decree of May 23, 1863. Formed by the merging of part of Rue Girardon and part of Rue de la Fontaine-du-But, it was officially named “Place Constantin-Pecqueur” by decree of August 2, 1899. Notable buildings here are at No. 4: Town hall of the Free village of Montmartre from 1920 to 1928, In 1907, the painter Louis Valtat established a new studio in a building on Place Constantin-Pecqueur.
The Paris tourist office on the 18éme arrondissement de Paris : https://parisjetaime.com/eng/article/explore-paris-s-18th-arrondissement-a832
There you go folks, a dandy city to explore and enjoy with the family, Memorable moments in my eternal Paris, driving and walking all over in my road warrior trails brings out sublime awesome spots with nice memorable family visits of yesteryear always remember and always looking forward to be back, eventually. Again hope you enjoy the post on curiosities of Paris, part LXI !!! as I.
And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!
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