l’Odeon
“Meet up in front of Danton!”
The statue stands firm amongst the wave of passers-by at the Carrefour de l’Odeon, some in a hurry, others sauntering along, traffic, café lights and snaking queens in front of cinemas keep this neighborhood buzzing at all hours. This cobbled pedestrian street houses the remains of the ancient city wall of Philippe-Auguste, and amidst the profusion of old-style shop and restaurant signs stands the Procope. Opened in 1688, it is perhaps the oldest café in Paris. It was the first to serve ice creams to its clients, who included Diderot, Rousseau and Voltaire.
The Theatre de l’Odeon until 1990 and temple from the Englightnment period inaugurated in 1792 – is the stunning center piece of place de l’Odeon. Its programe of events represents an important part of European artistic heritage.
