Cour de la Maison-Brûlée, courtyard in Paris, France
The Cour de la Maison-Brûlée is a courtyard in Paris's 11th arrondissement that extends from Boulevard Saint-Antoine and ends as a dead-end passage. The narrow alley measures just 2.7 meters wide and about 100 meters long, bordered on both sides by old buildings with small windows and stone facades.
The courtyard takes its name from a historic fire that affected the building it commemorates, a story the neighborhood remembered for generations. Over centuries it served as a workshop district with artisan businesses, before later being protected as a cultural heritage site.
The courtyard's name references a fire from centuries past, and this history shapes how the place is perceived today. The narrow passage with its old walls preserves the feel of a craft neighborhood where woodworkers and artisans once ran their workshops.
The courtyard is freely accessible during daytime hours and can be reached on foot from the nearby Ledru-Rollin metro station. The narrow passage requires no special equipment and is easy to walk through at your own pace while observing the details of the old walls and facades.
The passage recently housed a virtual reality startup called Opuscope, showing how modern technology moved into historic spaces. This unexpected blend of old craft culture and contemporary innovation reflects how Parisian neighborhoods continue to evolve.
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