René Lalique facade at 40 Cours Albert, Paris.

This is truly 'Secret Paris'! Even most Parisians have never noticed the facade of '40 Cours Albert' close to the Grand Palace since the street is mainly used by motorists in a hurry and not pedestrians. The entrance to this building was designed by none other than René Lalique, the most well known glass maker of the Twentieth century!!! It was designed in 1911 to serve as his home, but then became a studio and showroom. What a find...