Cité Doré

The Cité Doré covered 12,000 square meters of land divided into rental plots, forming a quadrilateral between Place Pinel and Boulevard de la Gare.

Before 1818, the location known as Château de Bellevue contained rural taverns and drinking establishments, including a Scottish brewery established after Stuart purchased the castle.

The site became home to approximately 2,000 rag pickers who collected and sorted recyclable materials from Paris streets, creating a specific social environment.

In January 1882, the complex housed 470 families with 750 residents living in narrow dwellings situated between Place Pinel and public assistance grounds.

The residents constructed their dwellings using salvaged materials, creating a self-built neighborhood that reflected their occupation as material collectors.

Location: 13th arrondissement of Paris

GPS coordinates: 48.83361,2.36222

Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:31