Quartier de Croulebarbe

Quartier de Croulebarbe is an administrative district in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, stretching from Boulevard de Port-Royal to Boulevard Auguste-Blanqui. The area contains a mix of residential buildings from different periods, schools, and the famous tapestry workshops that define much of its character.

This area took its name from Jean de Croulebarbe, who managed vineyards and mills along the Bièvre River in the early 1200s. The establishment of the Manufacture des Gobelins in the 1600s transformed the neighborhood into a center of skilled craftsmanship.

The Manufacture des Gobelins has shaped this neighborhood through centuries of tapestry craftsmanship and remains active on Avenue des Gobelins. Visitors can observe artisans at work creating hand-woven fabrics that are valued internationally.

The district is accessible by public transportation and contains several schools and everyday facilities for residents. Visitors should allow time to explore Avenue des Gobelins, where the main workshops and local shops are concentrated.

Albert Tower on Rue Croulebarbe, built between 1958 and 1960, was an early example of high-rise architecture introduced to Paris. This building demonstrates how the city began changing its vertical profile during the post-war period.