Cour de l'Étoile-d'Or, Protected courtyard in Sainte-Marguerite district, Paris, France
The Cour de l'Étoile-d'Or is a courtyard in Paris that opens from a narrow alley off Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine. Historic buildings on both sides create an elongated rectangular space tucked away from the main street.
This courtyard began as a pleasure house in the mid-1600s with gardens surrounding it. Over time it transformed into a working area with various trades and craftsmen, though much of the original structure remained.
The courtyard remains hidden from the busy street, accessible only through a narrow passage that feels like stepping into another era. Visitors find themselves in a quiet enclave where the rhythm of the city fades away.
You can find the entrance at 75 Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine, just east of Rue de Charonne. The narrow passageway is open during the day and takes only a few steps to walk through completely.
A wooden railing from the 1600s was officially recognized as a historical monument in 1928, making it one of the few surviving pieces of craftsmanship in the space. The 1998 renovation added a playful name referencing a French animated series to one section.
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