PETITES HISTOIRES DE QUARTIER : CARMES

Following on from rue Saint-Rome, rue des Filatiers is the backbone of a district that has been devoted to commerce since Antiquity. Yet there's an extra spark here... here's a visit in "retrospective" mode: at every period, the district has been at the crossroads of the city's institutional influences. From the ancient forum, where it was located in line with the main Roman city gate, it became a battleground for merchants and magistrates during the Renaissance. Then, as the subject of urban experiments in the 19th century, it became a working-class district in the early 20th century.

Today, the district boasts some of the city's most recognisable landmarks, including the Place de la Trinité and its sirens...

Once you've had a look around, you'll be able to make up your own mind about the soul of this district: who takes the lead? The merchants with their sophisticated timber-framed facades, or the parliamentarians with their private mansions? But these days, wouldn't it be the restaurants and cafés with their friendly reputations that alternate with the little vintage boutiques and shoppers in the covered market?

This tour is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
This tour may involve areas of pavement and minor obstructions to the road. We therefore recommend that you take the tour with a companion.