History of Paris: the Cloître des Billettes, the last medieval cloister in Paris

Published by Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis · Updated on June 25, 2021 at 10:52 a.m.
We take you on a tour of the Cloître des Billettes, the last medieval cloister in Paris, now a showcase for young talent. A little-known Parisian landmark well worth a visit!

In Paris, the remains of the medieval era are relatively few and far between. But the part of this heritage that has been preserved to the present day often takes us on a real journey back in time. Among the capital's strangely little-known monuments, the Cloître des Billettes is probably one of the most spectacular. And not just because it's the last medieval cloister in Paris!

Attached to theProtestant church of Les Billettes, this unusual place in the capital is located at 24 rue des archives, in the Marais district. While thechurch can be visited freely, its cloister is only open fortemporary exhibitions, usually featuring young artists. If you want to have the pleasure of discovering this unique place in the capital, you'll need to keep up to date with the latest news.

From here, you can discover a secret courtyard, surrounded by vaulted ceilings, all in the flamboyant Gothic style. A real leap back in time, contrasting with the contemporary works that are regularly presented here. In short, the Cloître des Billettes is a place that links the Paris of today with its history. It's clear that the capital always has treasures for us to discover!

Practical information

Location

24 Rue des Archives
75004 Paris 4

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Access
Hôtel de Ville metro station (lines 1 and 11)

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