Is this where the elite of Paris came to escape the city’s bustle? Right here on the Île de Villennes, tucked away from the Parisian rush, millionaires sought refuge in the early 1900s. Île de Villennes wasn’t always a haven for lavish residences though. Imagine the scene in the 19th century – this two-kilometer stretch of land was a tranquil pastureland for cows. As the city of lights glittered and roared, Île de Villennes, nestled in the Seine, offered a different kind of magic: peace and quiet. Prominent figures like Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet, the mastermind behind Publicis Group, and the aviation pioneer Marcel Dassault found solace on the Île de Villennes. They built luxurious havens, their facades echoing with the history embedded in the local meulière stone. Today, Île de Villennes remains a secluded haven. A bridge near the train station acts as a gateway to this exclusive world. Over 100 houses line the banks, their inhabitants cherishing the tranquility and the breathtaking views of the Seine that only Île de Villennes can offer.
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