Mystery shrouds Rue Jean Bourguignon in Rueil-Malmaison. Who was this Jean Bourguignon? A street in Rueil-Malmaison bears his name. A map reveals its location, near Avenue du 18 Juin 1940 and Place du 8 Mai 1945. But was this Jean Bourguignon a war hero? Our search reveals a different story. Jean Bourguignon, born in Charleville-Mézières in 1876, was a writer. He wrote about Napoleon and Josephine, including “Les Adieux de Malmaison”. He even directed the Musée de l’Armée at Les Invalides. Quite a journey from a small town to the heart of French history. Rue Jean Bourguignon stands as a quiet tribute. It remembers a man of letters, not of war. His legacy rests in the words he wrote, capturing moments of French history. He earned a place in the Académie des beaux-arts and received the Grand officier de la Légion d’honneur. So, as you stroll along Rue Jean Bourguignon, remember the writer who brought history to life.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to