Transfer to the Court of Rohan in Paris

History and visit the Paris Court of Rohan

The Court of Rohan is located in the 6th arrondissement, in the Latin Quarter. It actually represents the end of a semi-public way from the street to the yard Patio Commerce Saint-André. This is probably one of the most secret and remains tranquil in Paris. There is something surprising especially since it is nestled between the Boulevard Saint-Germain and the busy street of Saint-Andre-des-Arts. This place is so discreet that many Parisians to ignore its existence, well away from its gates. To get there, there are subway lines 4 and 10 where you have to go to the Odeon and Saint-Michel station. Otherwise, the bus lines 63, 86 and 87 also pass nearby. For a bike tour, there’s Vélib ‘Danton about 100 m away. The Court of Rohan is closed on Sundays. Book a private taxi to take you to visit the court of Rohan with our team. It will also make you discover other historical sites of Paris from one of the Paris airports.

Although it is difficult to give a specific date, it is estimated that the Court of Rohan already existed to the twelfth century. It derives its name from the Archbishop of Rouen. Indeed, their mansions in Paris is found not far from the court. She first wore the impasse of the court of Rouen name. The pronunciation of Rouen became Rohan over time. King Henry II ordered the construction of several buildings for Diane de Poitiers, the favorite mid-sixteenth century. Most of the buildings surrounding the courtyard all date from this time. Since then and until now, many famous people in the history of France have walked off their feet this little corner of greenery and calm. Dr. Guillotin lived in the building number 9. Georges Bataille are regularly organized parties that were invited include Jean Paul Sartre or Albert Camus. Several artists seeking peace have found refuge including David Hockney. Even today there are Robert Carsen, Sheila Hicks or the famous Baltus. To see the Court of Rohan and it is as if time has stood still, yet in 1930 and 1959, it almost disappeared. There was talk of demolishing frameworks in development projects.

The architectural style testament to the time of the Renaissance when it was built. The Court of Rohan is composed of three courtyards paved with shrubs and vines along the walls. The three courtyards are connected by passages in vaults and arches. In one way, we still find some of the terrace of one of the 34 towers that formed the walls of Philippe-Auguste, a fortification dating from the late twelfth century. It also contains a “no-formula”, one of the oldest that is still in Paris. This instrument was once used to help people get on horses or mules. One building, which was built by Henry II, the number three is now a historical monument, one of that attributed to Diane de Poitiers. Finally, you can also admire a perfectly preserved with its pulley and coping well with gargoyle. During renovations in the basement, we found numerous bones of animals that have been a guinea pig to Dr. Guillotin when he was developing the instrument of death: the guillotine which unfortunately made its reputation.