Hidden within Champigny-sur-Marne, lies the Clos des Perroquets. This isn’t a bustling aviary. It’s a street, a quiet lane, a residential haven. Clos, you see, historically refers to an enclosed space, a property marked by its surrounding walls. The Clos des Perroquets whispers of a bygone era, a time when Paris was a patchwork of these enclosed spaces. Imagine a city dotted with gardens, fields, and small buildings tucked away within protective walls. These “clos” were especially common on the Left Bank, relics of a Paris under Philippe Auguste. The Clos des Perroquets carries this legacy. It’s a modern echo of old Paris. A reminder of a time when communities thrived within their own enclosed worlds. While the parrots might be absent, the history remains, etched into the name of this quiet street in Champigny-sur-Marne.
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Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to