Villages of Paris - Lecture 1 - Saint Germain des Prés

The small squares and alleys of this vibrant quarter reveal the remains of the powerful mediaeval monastery originally built in the fields outside the first walls of Paris.

Neighbours such as Danton, Robespierre and Marat would ensure it became the cradle of the French revolution before emerging once again in the 20th century as the intellectual and philosophical centre of the Left Bank.

Oscar Wilde had already haunted the Café de Flore before Sartre and Camus. Manet and Renoir had sat the exams for the Ecole des Beaux Arts down the road from Miles Davis’ first appearance at the Huchette.

This lecture was recorded on 10 March 2017.

Видео Villages of Paris - Lecture 1 - Saint Germain des Prés канала Sylvia Sagona