“Which way to Parc de la Maison Blanche?” someone asks. That park and the Mairie des 9-10 arrondissements are located on Boulevard Paul Claudel. This boulevard bears the name of Paul Claudel. He was a famous French playwright born in 1868 and died in 1955.
Boulevard Paul Claudel stretches 1,532 meters. It runs through Marseille’s 9th and 10th arrondissements. The boulevard connects several residential areas. These include Sainte-Marguerite, Le Cabot, and Saint-Tronc.
Originally, Boulevard Paul Claudel was called Chemin vicinal de Sainte-Marguerite à Saint-Tronc. The street was officially added to Marseille’s road system. It was renamed Boulevard Paul Claudel after a city council decision.
At number 48 Boulevard Paul Claudel, you’ll find the Collège Louis-Pasteur. Further along at number 150 lies the Parc de la Maison Blanche. This park houses the Bastide de la Maison Blanche. It is also home to the Mairie des 9e et 10e arrondissements.
Many associations have premises on or are connected to Boulevard Paul Claudel. You find for example sports clubs and cultural associations there. Examples include TEAM RICOU BOXING and VISSI D’ARTE Paul Claudel.
Several bus lines serve Boulevard Paul Claudel. These include lines 15, 16, 18, 24, and 91. The nearest bus stops to 225 Boulevard Paul Claudel are St Tronc Gauloise and St Tronc La Rose. Line C5 is the train line that serves the boulevard. Metro line M2 also provides access.
You can find a Peugeot dealership at 260 Boulevard Paul Claudel. It offers maintenance, services, and spare parts. You can also find several restaurants along Boulevard Paul Claudel. Examples include Bar Coquet, La Terrasse d’il Pinocchio, and Pizzeria Del Giro.
Boulevard Paul Claudel begins at Boulevard de Sainte-Marguerite. It ends at Rue François-Mauriac. From there, it continues as Rue Pierre-Doize. So, as you stroll along Boulevard Paul Claudel, remember its namesake. Also remember its role connecting communities in Marseille.