“A street named for a craftsman, you say?” a curious voice piped up from the group. Indeed, the Rue des Gouttières, nestled quietly in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, owes its name to a master craftsman. Pierre Gouthière, a renowned French chaser-gilder of the 18th century, may seem a world away from this unassuming street. Yet, his legacy lives on in the very name of this Parisian artery. Opened in 1933, the Rue des Gouttières replaced a section of the old Thiers wall, a stark reminder of Paris’s fortified past. Today, the street stands in testament to a different kind of art, honoring the meticulous craftsmanship of Gouthière and his contribution to the decorative arts.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to