Boucherie Saint-Louis, Art Nouveau butcher shop in Autun, France
Boucherie Saint-Louis is a butcher shop with a black, blue, and gold facade decorated with marble panels, cast iron details, and glass-protected paintings featuring blue iris motifs. The building displays the craftsmanship of the Art Nouveau style with careful attention to materials and ornamental design throughout its exterior.
The shop was built between the late 1800s and early 1900s, a time when France was developing new decorative styles. Its facade received historical protection status in 1995, recognizing the design work by Jules Mareschale and G. Petitdidier.
The golden cattle sculptures and hooks for hanging meat tell the story of how butchers displayed their craft around 1900. These details reflect the pride local merchants took in their profession and the way they arranged their work.
The shop is located on rue Guérin and continues to operate as a working butcher while serving as a historic landmark. You can view the exterior at any time, and stepping by during business hours lets you see how a traditional butcher shop functions today.
The zinc lambrequin and preserved meat hooks on the exterior are remnants of how butchers once displayed and stored their goods. These practical details are rarely seen today and show how commerce and food handling have evolved since the early 1900s.
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