Sculptor’s legacy etched in stone. That is Rue Jean Bologne. This Parisian street in the 16th arrondissement pays homage to Jean Bologne. He was a renowned sculptor of Flemish origin.
Rue Jean Bologne stretches a mere 160 meters. It runs from Rue de l’Annonciation to Rue de Passy. Its width spans 16 meters.
Let’s step back in time. The street was once part of the old commune of Passy. In 1823, it appeared on the map as Rue Neuve-de-l’Église. This translates to New Church Street. The street owes its existence to the former presbytery. It also incorporates a section of the church’s garden.
A decree officially recognized it as part of Paris’s roadways. Later, another decree bestowed its current name. The name honors the artist also known as Giambologna or Giovanni da Bologna.
Imagine a bustling scene from 1826. A market thrived on Rue Neuve-Église. By 1845, this market moved. It relocated to the intersection of Rue Bois-Le-Vent and Place de Passy.
As you stroll along Rue Jean Bologne, notice Église Notre-Dame-de-Grâce de Passy. It borders the church. This church overlooks Place Claude-Goasguen. The square intersects with Avenue Alphonse-XIII and Rue de l’Abbé-Gillet.
Picture this intersection in 1960. A photograph captured this moment. It immortalized the corner of Rue Jean Bologne and Rue de l’Abbé-Gillet. You can find this image in Jacques Hillairet’s historical street dictionary.
Today, Rue Jean Bologne is more than just a street. It’s a reminder of artistic brilliance. It is a slice of Parisian history.