Seventy-seven meters is the total length of the Rue de Grand Champ. It is located in the 20th arrondissement of Paris. The Rue de Grand Champ starts at 30 boulevard de Charonne. It also starts at 2 rue des Ormeaux. It ends at 48 rue du Volga.
Let me tell you more about Rue de Grand Champ. This street is in the Charonne district. Rue de Grand Champ faces south. It crosses the Rue des Pyrenees. It also crosses the Rue de la Reunion. Plus, it crosses the Rue de Buzenval.
Do you know how old Rue de Grand Champ is? Well parts of it are on the land register of 1812. Back then it was called Sentier de la Voie-Neuve. It was also called Sentier des Gouttes-d’Or. In 1830, it became Sentier des Grands-Champs. Rue des Grands-Champs became its official name by decree.
Here’s something interesting. In 1925, the street got longer. It extended between Rue de Buzenval and Boulevard de Charonne. The street’s name comes from a place called lieu-dit. Rue de Grand Champ is twelve meters wide.
Now you know the story of Rue de Grand Champ. It has changed names. It has gotten longer. Yet it remains a vital part of the 20th arrondissement. It connects different parts of the Charonne district. Take a walk and feel the history. Feel the pulse of Paris on the Rue de Grand Champ.