Then the factory was demolished, and there was talk of Francois Pinault establishing a museum there (fell through) then of relocating the American University of Paris to part of the island, to consolidate its campus, with urban housing. Then, in an about-face, it seemed decided that it would become a cultural center.
Such a dynamic and prime location. Can't wait to see what finally unfolds.
Photo credit: Pierre Giron Photographies.
5 comments:
oooh la la... keep us updated!!!
It reminds be a bit of the Isle of Nantes, a similar location where the shipyards were. It's now home to artists.
Groan! Now everyone on the planet will think that Cirque du Soleil is French instead of Canadian!
Zhu, I would love to see the Isle of Nantes. I wonder if it is like Vancouver's Granville Island? I loved going there this summer. And seeing the Cirque du Soleil for the first time too. :-) That day was such a treat.
So much potential in a blank space in an urban area. I don't think a multiplex cinema is quite the most unique thing one could do with a special spot like Île Seguin. Surrounded by water, shouldn't it be something that makes use of the outdoors? Why not a park, one with wide-open spaces for picnics and events, with a covered outdoor theatre for concerts?
Less profitable, I suppose....
Hello,
When you use photo from an other website, it should be fair to put a link to this site, at least, or indicate where you find this photo...
I find one of my photo on your site, without any authorization, nor any message to inform me...
No problem, you can keep this photo. This message is just to show you that photographers can find their "stolen" pictures ;-))
Your blog is very sympa !
Pierre Giron / Pierphoto
http://pierphoto.com
My sincere apologies, Pierre! I am usually meticulous about crediting sources (and asking first) and maybe I thought I had found the image on wikipedia (and normally I credit wikipedia, too.) It was never my intention to steal a photo -- in fact, I prefer to share links to cool French websites. I don't know what I was thinking. I have updated the post to credit your wonderful photography. Or I can remove it --whichever you'd prefer. Cheers,
Polly
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