Illuminating - windows and balconies on rue Abel.

At night, the lighting from the apartments on Rue Abel in the 12th arrondissement brings out the detail of this early 20th-century façade, particularly the decorative stonework and elaborate iron balconies.

Rue Abel was opened in 1901, close to Gare de Lyon, and much of its first section is made up of buildings from the same period. The street was created after the demolition of the former Mazas prison and was extended to Rue de Charenton in 1912.

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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