On Rue Lucien Sampaix - Windows & Balconies of Paris.

You do not need to stay on Paris' grand boulevards to see beautiful façades many are found on quieter streets like Rue Lucien Sampaix in the 10th arrondissement. Looking up reveals an elegant composition of tall windows, ornate stonework and wrought-iron balconies in symmetry. 

Although these building was constructed after Baron Haussmann's great transformation of Paris, it clearly follows the architectural language he established. The creamy limestone, decorative balconies and mansard roof continue the timeless style that has come to define the Paris skyline.

Sometimes, the best way to appreciate Paris is simply to pause, look up and admire the details that are so easily overlooked.

While this buildings are post-Haussmann, it demonstrates how influential Haussmann's architectural regulations remained well into the early 20th century. Developers continued to favour limestone façades, aligned cornices, wrought-iron balconies and slate mansard roofs because they gave new streets a harmonious appearance. As a result, many visitors assume these later buildings date from Haussmann's era, even though they were often completed decades after his renovation of Paris had ended.

Bon mercredi ! 

“Somehow, Paris always manages to be beautiful, even when it’s just quietly being itself.”

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Part of the “Windows & Balconies of Paris” Series

Each Wednesday, we share a glimpse of Paris through its windows and balconies — the quiet details that give the city its rhythm and romance.

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