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Cour du Commerce Saint-André
CultureVisit: ~30 min
18th-century pedestrian passage in the 6th arrondissement, laid out over the old moat of the Philippe Auguste wall; at number 4 the remains of a tower can still be seen. At number 9 was the workshop of Tobias Schmidt, linked to the building of the guillotine, and Marat printed L'Ami du Peuple here. Its other exit leads to the Café Procope.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Cour du Commerce Saint-André: 3 missions
- Walk the passage from end to endWalk the whole passage, from Rue Saint-André-des-Arts to Boulevard Saint-Germain, looking at the houses, shops and cobblestones.
- See the back door of Café ProcopeNotice the back entrance of Café Procope, one of the oldest cafés in Paris, which opens onto the passage.
- Look for the remains of Philip Augustus's towerWalk through the passage to number 4 and see the remnant of the medieval wall tower.
Near Cour du Commerce Saint-André
Cour de Rohan33 m awayPlace de Furstemberg283 m awayLapérouse297 m awayFontaine Saint-Michel339 m awaySaint-Germain-des-Prés Abbey353 m awayLe Polidor362 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Cour du Commerce Saint-André?
Allow about 30 min for the visit.