The inhabitants of No. 3, re-built in its current form in 1683, reportedly lent money to King Henry IV without any certainty of being repaid. The King was so appreciative that he gave them the status of nobles – and they were reimbursed generously.

Before Atelier Choux, No. 3 housed many creative activities in the 19th century; it was formerly a reading cabinet (where adults gather to hear a story), a wrapping paper store, the office of a book editor and the press office of one of the first newspapers in Paris.

Right next to our boutique you can see a beautiful, historically classified “tourelle” or “turett” with whimsical carvings, very much in the Atelier Choux style. There used to be a second tourelle on our boutique, but it was removed in the 17th century to allow for merchant carriages to pass through.
When you exit the boutique, turn right to see the magnificent St. Michel fountain (constructed in 1858) with its dreamy pink and green marble. Or, exit and turn left, cross Blvd. St. Germain and another dreamy tourelle awaits you!