Location: 14 rue Thouin, 75005 Paris, Paris.
An optical illusion building that appears flat as a theater set. Built in 1688 against the old wall of Philippe Auguste, its angled corner creates the impression of a building with no depth. A reminder of Paris's medieval fortifications.
Period recorded for this site: 17th century.
Theme: Exceptional Building.
Coordinates: 48.84610, 2.35050.
This plaque is a stop on the walk: Extraordinary Architecture of Paris.
On Extraordinary Architecture of Paris: Immeuble à tranche fine at 14 rue Thouin, an optical illusion building that appears flat as a theater set. Built in 1688 against the old wall of Philippe Auguste.
Other plaques within a few minutes' walk: Enceinte de Philippe Auguste (31 m); James Joyce (65 m); Valery Larbaud (65 m); 74 rue du Cardinal-Lemoine - Hemingway First Apartment (85 m); Paul de Chomedey de Maisonneuve (90 m).