Is it a street or a garden? It seems the name Paul Gilot is linked to both. Let’s focus on Square Paul-Gilot for a moment. It’s a garden square in the 15th arrondissement of Paris.
The Square Paul-Gilot sits in the Saint-Lambert and Javel quarters. You will find it at 38 bis, Rue de la Convention. It is right in front of the former Paris National Printing Works. This building is now the headquarters of the General Inspection of Foreign Affairs. You can also reach it from Rue Sébastien-Mercier. The Javel André Citroën Métro station on Line 10 will drop you off nearby.
This green space came to be in 1926. The mother of Paul Gilot left it to the city. Paul Gilot lived from 1888 to 1938. He worked as an engineer for the Compagnie des glaces et verres spéciaux de France. The square bears his name.
Square Paul-Gilot offers a peaceful retreat. The garden features a small pagoda-like pavilion. It offers a unique architectural accent.
But wait, there’s also a Rue Paul-Escudier in the 9th arrondissement. It starts at 56 rue Blanche and ends at 9 rue Henner. The street is named after French politician Paul Escudier. He was a deputy of the arrondissement and a district councilor. Paul Escudier lived from 1858 to 1931.
Originally, Rue Paul-Escudier was called Cité Gaillard. Mr. Gaillard owned the land and was a masonry entrepreneur. The street used to be closed off by gates. It became a public street in 1903. It was then renamed Rue Gaillard. The decree of May 10, 1933, gave it the name Rue Paul-Escudier.
Interestingly, French painter Paul Jourdy once lived on this street. He lived from 1805 to 1856.
So, two streets bear similar names. Square Paul-Gilot, a garden, offers tranquility. Rue Paul-Escudier remembers a local politician. Each provides a glimpse into Parisian history.