Most people associate Paris with magnificent boulevards, famous landmarks and an endless stream of visitors from around the world. The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Champs Élysées shape the image of the French capital. But those who take a little time and turn away from the well-trodden paths discover another side of the metropolis. In the 14th arrondissement in southern Paris, a way of life unfolds that is more reminiscent of a small town than a city of millions. Here, the famous "Esprit de village," the village spirit, lives ...
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