Could a street name actually hint at its past? Here on Rue des Abondances, it seems so. The name itself, meaning “Street of Abundance,” might lead you to believe it was once a bustling market street. While markets were common in old Paris, the story of Rue des Abondances goes a bit deeper. Local historians believe it was once home to one or more “greniers d’abondance.” These were charitable grain storehouses. Think of them as ancient food banks, providing for those in need. The location of Rue des Abondances lends further credence to this theory. Situated just a stone’s throw from the Seine River, it mirrors the placement of a similar grenier d’abondance in Lyon, built on the banks of the Saône River. However, like any good mystery, there’s a twist. Another school of thought points to a more “vinous” past. This version suggests the street earned its name from a flourishing vineyard that once graced its slopes. Whether it was sustenance for the belly or a tipple for the soul that earned Rue des Abondances its name, one thing’s for sure: it holds a fascinating story, hidden in plain sight.
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