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merde
(“shit”)
Before there was plumbing and fresh water
(Paris now has some of the best Public Water in the World)
It was Bad
(although almost certainly, no worse than any other congested place at the time)
“Look Out Below” originated when chamber pots were poured out onto the streets below
Leather Umbrellas were used to protect yourself while walking the streets
Voiding One’s Bowels was not uncommon . . .
-in the Grande Gallerie of le Louvre (when artists resided there)
-in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles (apparently there were limited options)
Today, the main concern is “chien merde” (dog poop) which I’ve only heard of being a problem
(I have never stepped in poop when in Paris, and have rarely even seen a dog)
The Pissoirs (public urinals) provide another current solution on today’s Paris Streets
Bibliography
Le Louvre James Gardner
Dirt Bill Buford
Symbols and Emblems of the French Monarchy in 16th Century France
pouce et quatre doigts
Thumb & Four Fingers
A handful of Paris Ideas on certain Subjects
Where to Eat
Groceries and Food
Shopping
Best Bread
Exercise and Physical Activities
Running Routes
Favorite Hotels
Memorable Hotels
Cheeses
Museums
Arrondisements (Neighborhoods)
Cemeteries
Places we have missed
Best Views
ROMEO ET JULIETTE
Romeo and Juliet (Charles Gounod)
Opera Comique (December 2021)
https://www.opera-comique.com/en/seasons/2021-season/romeo-juliette
Bob’s Juice Bar
Bob’s Budda Bowl
Bob’s Juice Bar
Canal Saint Martin (10e)
15 rue Lucien Sampaix
75 010 Paris
http://bobsjuicebar.com/juice-bar.html
