Villa Flore, thoroughfare in Paris, France
Villa Flore is a private street in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, in the Auteuil neighborhood, running about 33 meters long and only 10 meters wide. The narrow passage is lined with old houses and gardens, with minimal traffic, creating an intimate and secluded character.
Villa Flore was created in 1909 on land owned by Jules Brégère and remained a private street until 1959, when a legal order officially opened it to public passage. This change allowed residents and visitors to use this historic street while it retained its private character.
Villa Flore takes its name from a woman named Flore, wife of Jules Brégère, who owned the land when the street was created in 1909. The narrow passage with its old houses and gardens offers visitors a glimpse into the private residential life that has defined this quiet corner of Paris.
The street begins at Avenue Mozart and ends in a small dead end, making it easy for visitors to recognize the boundaries of the passage. The quiet setting and minimal traffic make it a pleasant and safe route for strolling through the Auteuil neighborhood.
The street houses two remarkable buildings by architect Hector Guimard showing different phases of his work: a house from 1912 with elaborate Art Nouveau details and a later building with straight lines and geometric forms. Guimard's home on this street was his total work of art, where he designed every detail from furniture to room layouts himself.
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