Improbable Walks

Belle Epoque Spectacle: Grands Blvds (part 1)

December 19, 2023 Season 4 Episode 9
Improbable Walks
Belle Epoque Spectacle: Grands Blvds (part 1)
Show Notes

In this episode, we celebrate the holidays with a stroll past the Opera Garnier. Bright department store windows, glittering performances, and even cinema lights: the Grands Boulevards has it all. This is where the Lumiere Brothers introduced film to Paris audiences, and where Nadar ran his 19th-century photography studio. As always, for more info, links, and photos, check out my website! Thanks as always to Bremner Fletcher for technical expertise, and general know-how. The Improbable Walks theme music is performed by David Symons, New Orleans accordionist extraordinaire.