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October 03, 2025

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Saturday on the streets of Paris...in the 6th.

Image: Porter Scott Rue des Saints-Pères in the 6th. Image: Tom Reeves Rue Servandoni with view of Saint Sulpice Church in the 6th. 6th arrondissement.

On the streets of Paris...rue Racine, short street with a long history.

Image: Porter Scott In the heart of Paris’s 6th arrondissement , between the buzz of the Boulevard Saint-Michel and the quiet charm of the Place de l’Odéon, lies a street that’s easy to miss, Rue Racine is more than just a short stretch of pavement, it’s a living layer of Parisian history, echoing with poetry and artistic flair. It's a street with theatrical origins Named after Jean Racine, the 17th-century French playwright. Its name is no accident. Just around the corner is the Odéon-Théâtre de l'Europe, once a stage of the Comédie-Française. The area breathes drama, quite literally. It's also a street with a long literary pedigree. At No. 2, you’ll find what was once the Hôtel des Étrangers, a haven for 19th-century poets. Imagine those walls whispering verses, laughter, and the clink of absinthe glasses. No visit to the street is complete without admiring Bouillon Racine , a Belle Époque gem, at No. 3. This Art Nouveau restaurant, opened in 1906, is a masterpiece o...

Windows and balconies of Paris...on Rue des Artistes.

Image: Tom Reeves You will find this unusual facade at No6 Rue des Artistes in the 14th arrondissement. It sits at the top of the set of steps off Av. René Coty.

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