A building representing a Chinese pagoda, located in the corner between rue des Courcelles and rue de Rembrandt, attracts the attention of pedestrian due to its unusual architecture.
Contrary to what the legend tells, this building is neither the old Chinese embassy nor the house of an aged literary man.
Mr. Loo, a young Chinese, came to Paris at the end of the XIX century for his studies.
When he was 22 years old he obtained the degree in commerce of oriental arts and he became quickly an expert.

In 1922 Loo bought a private building in rue des Courcelles but he realized that he needed more space.
The Chinese antiquarian contacted an architect in order to build the house of his dreams: a Chinese pagoda in the earth of Paris.