30.1.17

Rue Notre Dame de Lorette


Rue Notre Dame de Lorette is maybe just an ordinary street in what is referred to “Nouvelle Athènes”, an area of Paris where most of the buildings are from the middle of the 19th century and which for decades used to be where artists of all kinds lived and worked.

The street is to be found north and south of Place Saint Georges on which I posted here and here. We may especially remember the statue of Paul Gavarni, the “lorettes”…?

The buildings, the facades, the porches… are, as was the case in those days, often beautifully decorated. On the top picture, we see an example of a pelican which is supporting a balcony.



Some more specific buildings… 

Eugène Delacroix had his studio and lived at no. 58 for 13 years, 1844-57. He was at the height of his reputation and was visited by a number of artists. This was also the area where he could in those days meet neighbours like George Sand or Chopin… 

During this period, in 1848, another painter was born in the next building, at no. 56 – Paul Gauguin.  

For some reason, at no. 54, you can find the busts of Heloïse and Abelard, the mythic 12th century couple.


During the years 1949-61 one could, at no. 46, find a cabaret. Some of my French readers will recognise some of the performers.... 




3 comments:

Anonymous said...

We are very fortunate to have Peter's leadership and his camera taking us through this lovely area of Paris. The sculptures and bas-reliefs of the buildings entrances make you daydream of the Peloponnesus?

Thank you so much, Peter for this wonderful post!
Maria

P.S.
But then, all of a sudden, I remember the faces that line the Pont-Neuf. Poor things! They all look like they need a good cup of coffee. Ristretto, perhaps? That simply unique South American blend with the sensational flavour will make them look very happy...


claude said...

Comme toujours très intéressante publication de cette belle rue qu'il faudrait que j'aille voir de plus près.

Anne in Oxfordshire said...

I love ordinary streets in PARIS , we can always spot something to photograph.:-)