The Centquatre-Paris

The Centquatre-Paris occupies a massive, industrial structure that once served a solemn purpose. Built between eighteen seventy and eighteen seventy-four, these halls functioned for over a century as the city's municipal funeral service. Thousands of workers managed the logistics of death here, organizing up to one hundred and fifty funeral processions every single day. The main hall along the Rue d Aubervilliers was dedicated to the preparation of coffins and catafalques, a stark contrast to the vibrant creative energy that currently fills the space.