Cité Lepage

A simple street in the 19th arrondissement of Paris. It seems almost unremarkable. Yet, in this unassuming lane lies a fascinating tale. It’s called Cité Lepage. This narrow street is named after an unknown former local owner. It connects the rue de Meaux with the grand boulevard de la Villette. It was inaugurated and given its current name in 1859. Imagine you were walking this street in the last century. What would you see? You would be surrounded by small, 19th-century buildings, typical of the Parisian suburbs. The street unfolds before you, offering a glimpse into a bygone era. As you walk, you’ll see a school building at the corner of rue de Chaumont. This building was erected in the 1980s. It is still in place today. Opposite the school is a large, imposing building, a stark reminder of 1970s architecture. This building faces the street with its front facade. The street is just a short walk to the bustling boulevard de la Villette. This boulevard was also created in the 19th century during the Haussmannian renovation of Paris. It is one of the main arteries of the city and represents a grand Parisian boulevard. As you stand here today, amidst the quiet of the Cit\u00e9 Lepage, consider the long history of this street. It whispers stories of the Parisian past, the everyday lives of ordinary people, and the changing face of the city.