|
M° Eglise d'Auteuil . The Eglise d'Auteuil metro station makes a good starting point for exploring Auteuil. Around this area are several of Hector Guimard's Art Nouveau buildings: at 8 avenue de la Villa-de-la-Reunion, 41 rue Chardon-Lagache, 142 avenue de Versailles, 39 boulevard Exelmans and 34 rue Boileau. This last was one of Guimard's first commissions, in 1891. A high fence, creepers and a huge satellite dish obscure much of the view, but you can see some of the decorative tile-work under the eaves and around the doors and windows. At the end of rue Boileau, beyond boulevard Exelmans, you'll find a series of charming villas backing onto the Auteuil cemetery. For more of the life of the quartier, follow the old village high street, rue d'Auteuil , west from the metro exit to place Lorrain , which hosts a Saturday market. In rue Poussin, just off the place , carriage gates open onto Villa Montmorency , a typical 16e villa , with leafy lanes and English-style gardens. Former residents include the writer Andre Gide and the Goncourt brothers of Prix Goncourt fame.
Your Tip for Auteuil
Help other backpackers! Write your own guides and backpacking tips to Auteuil - they will appear instantly on this page - Please only write a tip/guide to Auteuil - visit the main Auteuil forum to ask a question!
Please do not post links to your site here (they won't work) - please use the Auteuil webguide section below! Thanks.
|
