Rue Brancion Explained

Rue Brancion
Map Type:France Paris
Map Size:265
Coordinates:48.8319°N 2.3028°W
Quarter:Saint-Lambert
Terminus A:6, Place d'Alleray
Terminus B:167, Boulevard Lefebvre
Length:910m (2,990feet)
Width:20m (70feet)
Inauguration Label:Denomination
Inauguration Date:1864

The Rue Brancion is a street in the Saint-Lambert quarter in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, France.[1]

Route

Rue Brancion starts at 6, Place d'Alleray and ends at 167, Boulevard Lefebvre.[1]

It forms the eastern boundary of Parc Georges-Brassens and crosses over the disused tracks of the Petite Ceinture railway line.

History

In 1864, the street was named after Colonel, who was killed in the Malakoff bastion attack in 1855.[1]

The southern part of the street, between Rue des Morillons and Boulevard Lefebvre, was previously known as "rue du Pont de Turbigo".[1]

The street was extended from Rue des Morillons to Rue de Vouillé in 1901, then from Rue de Vouillé to Rue d'Alleray in 1906.[2]

Important and historical buildings

Notes and References

  1. Web site: fr. rue Brancion. v2asp.paris.fr. Paris City Council. June 9, 2008. April 9, 2019.
  2. Book: fr. . . Les Éditions de Minuit. Paris. 2-7073-1054-9. 466966117. 237.
  3. Book: fr. Les Cahiers du comité d’histoire des administrations chargées du travail, de l’emploi et de la formation professionnelle . L'organisation des services centraux du ministère du travail 1945–2012 . I : 1945–1989 . 15-16 . December 2012 . 12.