What secret lies hidden in plain sight on Rue du Cherche-Midi? A rather curious bas-relief above a shop at number 19 holds the key. This isn’t just any street; Rue du Cherche-Midi stretches across the 6th and 15th arrondissements of Paris. It bridges the vibrant energy of Notre-Dame des Champs and the stately elegance of Necker. But back to our secret. The bas-relief, installed in 1874, depicts an astronomer meticulously measuring a sundial. He’s “searching for noon at fourteen o’clock,” a seemingly nonsensical task. This curious image echoes an old Italian proverb, reminding us that seeking the impossible is a fool’s errand. The proverb plays on a quirk of Italian timekeeping where the day started 30 minutes after sunset, making 2 p.m. an impossible time for midday. This playful jab at futility, immortalized in stone, adds a whimsical layer to the historical tapestry of Rue du Cherche-Midi. It serves as a reminder to embrace the unexpected charm hidden in the details as we wander through the heart of Paris.
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