Aux Belles Poules, Historical brothel in 2nd arrondissement, Paris, France.

Aux Belles Poules is a narrow corner building at 32 rue Blondel in the 2nd arrondissement, its facade clad in small pale cracked tiles, with a dark red brick base and a green plaque bearing the number 32. Four bays of tall windows with geometric black iron balconies face the street, two topped by dark metal awnings. Inside, unseen from the street, 1920s ceramic decoration depicts erotic themes.

The establishment operated until 1946, when it closed following the Marthe Richard law that prohibited brothels throughout France. This closure after World War II marked the end of an era for such places across the country.

During its operation, the establishment offered entertainment including small theatrical performances and games where guests balanced coins on table edges.

The interior, including the vestibule and staircase, is not open to the public; the building is a student residence. Visitors can only see the exterior from rue Blondel, where the facade of broken tiles, dominant red on the ground floor, and the green plaque numbered 32 are visible from the street.

The brothel minted its own coins, about 22 mm across, stamped "AUX BELLE POULES 32 RUE BLONDEL" on one side and a hen with "PIECE DE PUBLICITÉ" on the other. They worked like casino tokens, and such pieces now turn up at coin auctions as curiosities.