Les Fusains, Artist residence complex in Montmartre, Paris, France
Les Fusains is an artist residence complex in Montmartre featuring multiple glass-roofed workshops arranged across three levels. The structure was built using materials salvaged from the pavilions of the 1889 Universal Exhibition.
The complex was built in 1900 on the former grounds of Montmartre Cemetery. Artists including André Derain, Auguste Renoir, and Max Ernst worked in the studios until the mid-20th century.
This was a gathering place where artists from different circles came to show their work and exchange ideas about their creations. The network of relationships formed here shaped the artistic development of Montmartre during that era.
Access to the site is restricted as it remains a private residential complex. Visitors can observe the exterior features from the entrance on Rue Tourlaque while respecting the residents' privacy.
The interior courtyard features pathways named after notable artists and an old well from the 18th century. The site was recognized as a historical monument in 1966.
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