Avenue du Bois de Verrières

Can you imagine a street named after a forest? Avenue du Bois de Verrières in Antony, France, is just that. It’s a street that whispers tales of an ancient woodland, the Bois de Verrières. Avenue du Bois de Verrières starts its journey at the Carrefour de la Résistance-et-de-la-Déportation, once known as the Carrefour des Quatre-Chemins. From there, it gracefully stretches westward, passing through places like Place de Lexington and Place de Reinckendorf. These squares honor Antony’s twin cities, Lexington in the USA and Reinickendorf in Germany. Avenue du Bois de Verrières also leads you to a piece of history. At number 14, you’ll find the Manufacture royale des cires, the Royal Wax Manufactory. Founded in 1702, it still stands proudly along this avenue. This road was officially named Avenue du Bois de Verrières in 1901. Before this, various sections bore different names. Some parts were known as the “voie des vaches” or cow path, while others within the town were called “Rue Chartraine” or “Grande rue haute”. Avenue du Bois de Verrières is more than just a street. It’s a journey towards the Bois de Verrières, a historical woodland that has witnessed centuries of change. The street itself reflects this change, carrying the echoes of old paths and forgotten names. As you stroll along Avenue du Bois de Verrières, remember that you’re walking a piece of Antony’s history, a link between the city and its verdant past. It’s a connection made even more special by the monuments and stories that line its path.