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The gritty, working-class Belleville district is also a major draw for artists, with its cheaper rents and old warehouses ideal for conversion into studio space. Not surprisingly, eye-catching street art is a common sight in this lesser-known Paris neighborhood.

Image: A silhouetted figure presents a collage showing scenes from classic French and Hollywood films. ©2009 Courtney Traub.

Wordless Wednesday: Street Art in Belleville originally appeared on About.com Paris Travel on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 at 16:15:54.

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