Butte-Rouge garden city in Châtenay-Malabry,

Butte-Rouge garden city is a housing development on sloped terrain in a Paris suburb with integrated green spaces and communal gardens. The area connects various residential buildings through a network of pedestrian pathways that link different sections together.

The development was built between 1931 and 1939 as a response to housing shortages in Paris suburbs. It represents an early attempt to create affordable housing within a green setting.

The name "Butte-Rouge" refers to the reddish soil visible in the area. The neighborhood reveals how shared green spaces and pathways create natural gathering points where residents meet and interact throughout their daily routines.

The site is best explored on foot, as pathways flow through green areas and the sloped layout creates natural divisions. Visit on weekdays to see how residents use the spaces in their daily routines.

The ensemble displays varying building types, from simple houses to a ten-story tower added in later construction phases. This variety shows how the development evolved over time to meet changing housing needs.

Location: Châtenay-Malabry

Architects: Joseph Bassompierre-Sewrin, Paul de Rutté, André Arfvidson, Paul Sirvin

GPS coordinates: 48.76313,2.25902

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:59