“Did she just say ‘Liserons’? What kind of name is that?” The woman’s hushed whisper barely reached you. You stifle a chuckle. She’s talking about Allée des Liserons, of course! And yes, it might sound a bit odd to foreign ears, especially compared to grand Parisian avenues. But that’s the beauty of the Floral City, a charming corner of the 13th arrondissement. Every street here is named after a flower or plant. Allée des Liserons, my friends, translates as “Bindweed Lane”. Not as grand maybe, but certainly charming. This little lane is a slice of tranquility. Imagine strolling amongst colorful houses, their facades almost swallowed by climbing vines. This isn’t just by chance. This little haven was built on the former floodplains of the Bièvre River. Large, heavy buildings were out of the question. So instead, they built low, colorful houses, reminiscent of sunny southern France. The result? Allée des Liserons, a floral refuge in the heart of the city.
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