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The Paris Boutiques that transform into a Nocturnal Art Museum

Posted on December 29, 2012 by MessyNessy

If you try to go during the day, you’ll find the “museum” will be closed. In fact, during the day, the Rue Cavalotti in Montmartre is much like any other Parisian street in the quartier, going about it’s business with independent boutiques and small restaurants. It’s not until dusk that this narrow road hidden behind [...]

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