Mail, Administrative quarter in 2nd arrondissement, France
The Mail quarter is an administrative district in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris that stretches from Place des Victoires to Boulevard Poissonnière, combining government buildings with classic Parisian architecture. The area is filled with administrative offices, shops, and traditional facades that define its street character.
The Mail district was established in 1634 and takes its name from a medieval mail lane that connected Porte Saint-Honoré to Porte Montmartre. This historic link shaped the quarter's development as an administrative hub across the centuries.
The quarter is home to Église Evangélique Pentecôte and the Mozart residence, where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart stayed with his mother in 1778 during their time in Paris. These sites reflect the artistic and spiritual connections that have shaped the neighborhood over time.
The quarter is accessible through multiple Metro stations and offers direct access to numerous shops, restaurants, and offices in central Paris. Its central location makes it easy to explore other parts of the city on foot or by public transport.
Pâtisserie Stohrer, founded in 1730 by Nicolas Stohrer, baker to King Louis XV, is France's oldest pastry shop. The historic establishment now holds national monument status and exemplifies the quarter's long artisanal heritage.
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