01 - Jean D'Alibert's house

Meet at Place du Châtelet in front of Jean D'Alibert's house.

Listed as a historic monument in 1862, Jean d'Alibert's house, a 16th century gem, stood just opposite the old and dark Saint-Hilaire prison, on Rue du "Marché à la volaille". It is the sister, almost twin, of the Maison de la Coquille located a stone's throw away and which we will see in a moment.
The entire façade is decorated with pilasters, sculptures and cornices with the exception of the roof dormer, which has no decorative elements.

It was in this house belonging to Jean d'Alibert that the Protestants met in 1561.

To the left of this house, you can see Place du Châtelet. For centuries, markets have been held here. The Grand Marché of yesteryear included poultry sellers, butchers, bakers and fishmongers. It was called the Chain Market because of the chains that surrounded it to control and tax the entries. The Square takes its name from the former presence of the Château du Châtelet nearby.

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