 
													Some of the city's most wonderful places do not announce themselves with a grand facade. They prefer to be discovered, rewarding the curious with a little thrill of initiation. Kooperativ Love is just such a spot. The first part of the adventure is finding the correct, unassuming door. The second is a small test of your historical knowledge: you must enter the year the Bastille was stormed—a revolutionary date for a revolutionary place.
Once inside, the world opens up completely. It is a brilliant, bustling hive of activity, a true cooperative of pleasures. In one corner, you might find people quietly working, while in another, a serene tea ceremony is taking place. You can browse racks of clothing and accessories from clever local brands, or you can be tempted by the aroma of delicious pizza from the kitchen. As day turns to night, the space might transform into a lively party, a cinema with a film projected on a large screen, or simply a cosy bar for a quiet drink. It is a magnificent, ever-changing ecosystem of creativity and community, all hidden behind one secret door.
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