Impasse Berthaud

The Impasse Berthaud is an L-shaped dead-end street in the Marais district of Paris, starting at the Rue Beaubourg. The name commemorates Jean Bertaut, who had a jeu de paume court built here in 1577. The street is documented as far back as the 13th century, when it was known by other names, such as "rue des Truyes." In 1629, Corneille's comedy "Mélite" premiered here. Today, visitors are drawn mainly to the doll museum at no. 22 and the entrance to the Anne Frank Garden at no. 14. The dead end is easy to reach from the Rambuteau metro station and offers a quiet glimpse into the history of the neighborhood.