Description

Discover the charming courtyards around the Faubourg Saint-Antoine and meet one of the last cabinetmakers in his workshop. For decades, hammers and saws vibrated in courtyard workshops that smelled sweetly of fresh wood. Furniture factories, thanks to their renowned expertise, had taken over the entire Faubourg Saint-Antoine.<br> At the time of the construction of the Bastille opera house, the southern part of the 11th arrondissement, at the cost of a radical transformation, became the fashionable district, with artisans gradually giving way to trendy cafes and boutiques.<br> Throughout the neighborhood, passageways reveal a secret and still protected Paris. Some courtyards, well hidden, are truly astonishing in their calm and charm.<br><br> Amidst a series of discreet classes, a meeting is planned with one of the last cabinetmakers in the neighborhood. He will explain his unique techniques for working on antique and modern furniture.<br><br> <b>Please note:</b><br> The ticket price includes participation in the workshop visit.<br> The meeting point for the visit will be indicated on the voucher after purchase.