A mere 110 meters. That is all that makes up the Rue du Général-de-Maud’Huy. Yet, like many streets in Paris, it holds a story worth telling.
The Rue du Général-de-Maud’Huy is located in the 14th arrondissement. This places it in a vibrant area of Paris. It stretches from Boulevard Brune to Avenue Maurice-d’Ocagne. Its width spans 20 meters.
This street got its name in 1934. It pays homage to General Louis Ernest de Maud’huy. The General distinguished himself during World War I. His service to France earned him this lasting recognition.
Before 1934, this area was part of something else entirely. The street sits on the former location of bastion number 78. This bastion was part of the Thiers wall. The wall was a major defensive structure surrounding Paris. Over time, the city grew beyond the wall. The wall was eventually replaced by streets and boulevards.
The Rue du Général-de-Maud’Huy is not just a street. It is a reminder of both military valor and urban evolution. Next time you pass by, remember General Louis Ernest de Maud’huy. Remember, also, the old Thiers wall. This small street carries a weighty past.