Viaduc des Arts
The handsome brick arches of an old railway viaduct along Avenue Daumesnil, now home to a parade of craft and design workshops — cabinet-makers, luthiers, restorers, ceramicists and galleries. Above runs the Coulée verte; below, a window-shopper's stroll through living Parisian craftsmanship. Free to wander.
- 🏛️TypeCraft & design arcade
- 📍Address1–129 Avenue Daumesnil, 75012 Paris
- 🎟️AdmissionFree to wander (workshop hours vary)
- 🕑AccessFree to wander (workshop hours vary)
- 🚇AccessMétro Gare de Lyon (1, 14), Ledru-Rollin (8) or Reuilly–Diderot (1, 8) — along the avenue
- 🗺️NearbyThe Coulée verte runs directly above; the Opéra Bastille, Gare de Lyon and Marché d'Aligre are close by.
Where it is — and what's around
Viaduc des Arts (pulsing marker) at the centre. Toggle the filters to show the heritage, restaurants and activities of the 12th — and the hotels around.