Shanghai Romance: The French Quarter

📜 History in a nutshell:
▸ The French Quarter, or French Concession, was founded in 1849 and existed until 1946. It was an area where French and Russian immigrants lived, creating a unique atmosphere.
▸ In the 1920s, thousands of Russians moved here, and the quarter became a true "Russian Shanghai" with Orthodox churches and cafes.

🏡 What's interesting about the quarter:
✅ Cozy streets with European architecture—it's easy to forget you're in Asia.🤗
✅ Plenty of greenery: plane trees, planted by the first French, provide shade for strolls.
✅ Villas and houses have retained the atmosphere of the 1920s—an ideal place for photo shoots!

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Post by Анастасия Устюжанина | Sep 19, 2025