I’m doing something that I almost never do, posting the same photo at my French blog, Vieux, c’est mieux!!! (elder is better!!!) and here for my Wednesday Window, but I thought this door, 129 avenue Rapp, was worth seeing.
The architect, Jules Lavirotte, a tenant of Art Nouveau, built a number of Paris buildings, that I intend to go and photograph on my daily walks, just because this one is so amazing.
When one looks at the façade, it’s incredible because there is not much, actually almost nothing, symetrical in it.
For a large view of the façade, click here, sorry about the traffic lights, which really spoil the view, but no one asked me before putting them there!
For more details about the building, click here
I’m off to London tomorrow morning, so my blogging might still be pretty irregular over the next week, depending on time, inspiration (pretty scarce these days, and Wifi connection).
Wow, that door is so beautiful. I think if I was there looking at it in person it might make me cry…only in Paris:)
Comment by bookbabie — March 5, 2008 @ 8:19 pm
What a fantastic door - in fact the whole building is out of this world. Enjoy London.
Comment by sablonneuse — March 5, 2008 @ 8:48 pm
Now I want to see inside!!!!
You have the most magnificent pictures. Thank you for making my day…
Enjoy your trip.
Comment by Beverly — March 5, 2008 @ 10:32 pm
I am speechless - and that’s a first for me.
Wrong time of year to visit London in someways, but not as many tourists at this time of year.
Cafe Du Amis Du Vin, Long Acre, Covent Garden is a favourite haunt of mine.
Comment by mrs k — March 5, 2008 @ 11:47 pm
That is really “over the top”. It must have taken forever to create. Amazing.
Comment by ginnie — March 6, 2008 @ 12:17 am
Thanks, everyone! When I get back from London, I’ll go hunting for more buildings by this Lavirotte! The other ones are supposed to be quite amazing too.
@ mrs k, I like it in London this time of year. Last year was exceptional. I spent my last day, walking along the streets wearing a t’shirt!
I’m afraid it won’t be like this, this year. But, more museums to discover for me!
Comment by Claude — March 6, 2008 @ 12:23 am
Why can’t I see it? It won’t load here or at the other location.
Comment by kenju — March 6, 2008 @ 3:23 am
LOVE this building! I am a real fan of art nouveau — have always wanted to go to see the Antonio Gaudi buildings in Barcelona which are even more fantastic. I will have to look these up when I am in Paris — thank you!
Comment by Sara — March 6, 2008 @ 4:07 am
Paris really did have some of the most gorgegous art deco public works… I’m thinking of the metro stations.
Exercise? I’ve found that listening to audio books on iPods makes it go very quickly. But good for you to find a group way to do this!!! Have a good time in London.
Comment by H.A. Page — March 6, 2008 @ 4:49 am
Do you really have Art Nouveau in subway stations, in Paris? Nothing “artful” in ours, although they try sometimes…
I saw the details of this building on your French blog. I’m still dreaming of renting la lucarne…
Bon Voyage. Can’t wait to see your London photos.
Comment by Claudia in Toronto — March 6, 2008 @ 6:55 pm
There are a few buildings like this in that neighborhood and they’re really cool!
Comment by wcs — March 7, 2008 @ 8:53 am
[...] recently showed you an Art Nouveau door which was Avenue Rapp. The other day I saw another building by Jules Lavirotte, the same architect. [...]
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