“A street named after trees? Now isn’t that charming?” Here at Place des Acacias, the name speaks of a time when this bustling square was once a simple dirt road, lined with acacia trees. Imagine, in the heart of Paris, a place named not for kings or conquests, but for the humble acacia. This square is located in the 17th arrondissement, a district known for its elegant avenues and stately buildings. The Place des Acacias, however, holds onto a whisper of the past, a reminder of the rural life that once defined this area. What’s fascinating is that the acacia trees themselves are long gone. They disappeared around 1880, perhaps victims of Haussmann’s grand redesign of Paris. Yet, the name lingers, a fragrant memory of a simpler time.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to