Remember Maurice Bernard and Fernand Mazoyer’s sacrifice as we explore this street. Rue Bernard-et-Mazoyer in Aubervilliers bears their names. This street was formerly known as Rue du Midi. It was renamed to honor these two peacekeepers. They were killed in the line of duty.
Rue Bernard-et-Mazoyer meets several significant routes. These include Avenue de la République and Rue de la Commune de Paris. Rue de la Commune de Paris was formerly Rue de Paris.
Let’s talk about the street’s layout. Rue Bernard-et-Mazoyer has three distinct sections. The first section starts from Boulevard Victor Hugo. Here you will see low houses. Some may have been old farmhouses. The second section begins at Rue de la Commune de Paris. It features grand buildings from around 1900. These buildings surround Square Stalingrad. A modern administrative center is a notable exception. The third section is a mix of houses and industrial buildings. Despite its variety, it presents a harmonious view.
At the corner of Avenue Victor Hugo, you will find brick buildings. These buildings mark the entrance to Rue Bernard-et-Mazoyer. Along this part of the street are mostly one or two-story houses. On one side is a brick house dating back to 1930. Nearby are two renovated houses. Their exact age is hard to determine due to renovations.
At number 2 Rue Bernard-et-Mazoyer, look for Marius Larrey’s signature from 1914. Facing Square Stalingrad, number 15 stands out. It is a beautiful building signed by Marius Larrey in 1907. This R+5 building has six bays. Its main facade is brick. Stone and plaster moldings add to its appeal. Oriel windows adorn the second, third, and fourth floors. Intricate ironwork and a stone escutcheon enhance its beauty. The entrance hall features iron and glass doors. Mosaics on the floor and stucco decorations add to its charm.
Number 17 Rue Bernard-et-Mazoyer reflects a bourgeois style. It has a Mansart roof with dormer windows. Simple plaster moldings decorate the facade. Approaching Avenue de la République, notice the massive buildings. They were built around 1900. These buildings dominate the avenue’s perspective.
Don’t miss the polychrome brick decorations at the rear of a corner building. The main facade faces Avenue de la République. The contrast between the two facades is striking. Numbers 25 and 27 are similar pavilions. However, their decorations differ. Number 25 showcases polychrome brick. Geometric patterns create unique designs. Number 27 is made of millstone. It features polychrome brick accents. Henri Pépin signed this pavilion in 1923.
At number 29, a gray cement coating mars a once-elegant facade. A passage leads to workshops. It has a beautiful wooden door. Number 30 was once an industrial site. It features brick buildings with shed roofs. The site integrates well into the urban environment. Marius Larrey designed the building at number 31 in 1902. Look for another Marius Larrey building at the corner of Rue André Karman. It dates back to 1905. Rue Bernard-et-Mazoyer offers a glimpse into Aubervilliers’ past. It also honors the memory of two fallen officers.