Viaduc des arts, Railway viaduct in 12th arrondissement, France
The Viaduc des Arts extends 1222 meters along Avenue Daumesnil with 64 vaults transformed into artisan workshops, production spaces, galleries, and retail areas.
Built in 1859 for the Paris-Bastille-Vincennes railway line, this viaduct operated until 1969 before architect Patrick Berger converted it into an arts complex in 1994.
The structure houses 41 skilled artisans who create and sell items ranging from musical instruments and porcelain to textiles and leather goods in their dedicated workshops.
Each vault functions as both a production facility and retail space, allowing visitors to observe craftspeople at work while exploring the different workshops.
The viaduct features workshops at street level while its upper section forms part of an elevated garden path connecting Bastille to the Bois de Vincennes.
Location: 12th arrondissement of Paris
Architects: Patrick Berger
Official opening: 1994
Length: 1,222 m
Website: http://www.leviaducdesarts.com
Website: http://leviaducdesarts.com
GPS coordinates: 48.84742,2.37471
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
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