Cour des Petites-Écuries, courtyard in Paris, France
Cour des Petites-Écuries is an inner courtyard in the 10th arrondissement of Paris near the Saint-Denis gate. The paved walkway stretches about 260 meters (850 feet) and is lined with older buildings and large trees, with restaurants and bars situated along its sides.
The courtyard was established in the 18th century as a stable yard housing coaches and riding horses for the royal court. An art school was founded in 1836 to offer free lessons in painting, sculpture, and engraving to local apprentices, showing its importance to the community.
The name comes from its past as a royal stable yard where horses and carriages were kept in the 17th century. Today it functions as a gathering place where people come to eat, drink, and socialize, showing how the courtyard has transformed from service to leisure.
The courtyard is sheltered from the bustle of nearby busy streets and offers a quiet passage beneath an old archway. Visitors can walk at a leisurely pace here and explore the various restaurants and bars without the distraction of city traffic.
Between 1910 and 1913, a famous brasserie's interior was redesigned with ornate wooden vaults, stained glass windows, and Art Nouveau frescos, creating a warm and decorative space. These historic decorations were later protected as monuments for their artistic value.
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