Categories
History Practical techniques

‘Guitardes’ – Beautiful French Dormers

This link is well worth a visit if you are interested in historical joinery. French ‘Guitardes’ from the website of Patrick Moore, a Master Carpenter of the Compagnons.

Wonderful monumental guitardes are found on three houses located at 12, 50-58, and 72 rue de la Gare, Paris, built in 1871, they have roofs adorned with complex dormers. (This picture is from No.12).
Wonderful monumental guitardes are found on three houses located at 12, 50-58, and 72 rue de la Gare, Paris, built in 1871, they have roofs adorned with complex dormers. (This picture is from No.12).

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.