Dragon & Concrete: The Electric Pulse of Paris Asian District
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|Centre Commercial Italie Deux
Forget the postcards of 19th-century Paris. Step into the 'Triangle de Choisy,' a vibrant, high-rise crossroads where 1970s brutalism meets the pulse of modern Asia!
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Centre Commercial Italie Deux, 30 Av. d'Italie, 75013 Paris, France
About the event
Forget the postcards of 19th-century Paris. Step into the 'Triangle de Choisy,' a vibrant, high-rise crossroads where 1970s brutalism meets the pulse of modern Asia. This isn't a museum; it’s a living, breathing city-within-a-city. From the neon-lit shopping malls of the Olympiades to the secret Buddhist temples tucked under concrete towers, we’ll explore a Paris that feels like a portal to another world. We’ll trace the history of the Vietnamese, Lao, and Cambodian communities who built this hub, and of course, we’ll eat our way through it—sampling everything from crusty Banh Mi to the latest Taiwanese bubble tea trends.
What we will explore together:
A Brutalist Wonderland: We’ll walk from Place d’Italie through the heart of the "Italie XIII" urban project. You'll discover the Olympiades complex—a retro-futuristic village in the sky—and learn the mystery behind its iconic pagoda-style roofs.
Hidden Spiritual Hubs: I will lead you into secret Buddhist temples, some tucked away…