Le Sphinx
Le Sphinx was a maison close (brothel) in Paris in the 1930s and 1940s. Along with the "Le Chabanais" and "One-Two-Two" it was considered one of the most luxurious and famous Parisian brothels.
Le Sphinx facade | |
Le Sphinx Location in Paris | |
| Former names | American Bar |
|---|---|
| Address | 31 Boulevard Edgar-Quinet |
| Location | Paris, France |
| Coordinates | 48°50′29.63″N 2°19′22.28″E |
| Type | Maison Close (brothel) |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1931 |
| Opened | 24 April 1931 |
| Closed | 1946 |
| Demolished | 1962 |
It was the first luxury brothel and opened on the left bank of Seine. Because of its location in the triangle of "literary" cafés (La Coupole, Rotonda and the Cafe du Dome in Montparnasse, it was popular with literary and artistic bohemians.
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