Have you ever wondered what secrets lie behind the names of Parisian streets? Rue Curnonsky, named for the famous food journalist and gourmand Maurice Edmond Sailland, is much more than just a quiet street in the 17th arrondissement. It’s a reminder of a man who celebrated culinary delights and brought them to life for millions.
The street starts at Rue Arthur Ladwig in Levallois-Perret, and wanders through the heart of the city, ending at Rue Maurice Ravel. It’s a short, almost whimsical, route, yet feels significant. As you walk along Rue Curnonsky, you can almost imagine Curnonsky himself, with his pen in hand and a twinkle in his eye, setting out on his next gastronomic adventure.
He was a writer and journalist known as “Curnonsky”. He was a gourmet and wrote about food for over 60 years. He once said that “to eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art”. Curnonsky was an advocate of eating according to the season, and his writings are a treasure trove of culinary history and knowledge. His love for food transcended his writing—he even had a recipe for onion soup that he claimed was the best in the world.
Standing on Rue Curnonsky, you’re not just on a street named after a visionary. You’re actually stepping onto a path carved by a man who dedicated his life to sharing the joy of good food. Imagine him, strolling along this street, perhaps on his way to a delightful meal in a nearby bistro, always ready to savor the simple pleasure of a perfectly prepared dish.