Can you believe this bustling boulevard, Boulevard Vert Plan, was once nothing more than sand dunes? Boulevard Vert Plan, right here in Marseille’s 9th arrondissement, has a fascinating past. It’s far more than just a thoroughfare for buses like the 22, 22S, and 23. The very ground beneath our feet tells a story. Back in the 19th century, this area was a windswept expanse of shifting sands. Alphonse Daloz, a Parisian notary, envisioned something more for this barren landscape. He purchased the land in 1837 and began a massive undertaking. Over decades, he transformed the area, planting maritime pines, poplars, and alders. This created the Forest of Touquet, stabilizing the dunes and setting the stage for what Boulevard Vert Plan is today. Imagine the scale of this project, covering over 800 hectares! Those very trees likely shaded the first buildings that sprang up as the area became known as Paris-Plage. Even today, Moovit directions will bring you to “Boulevard Vert Plan station,” reflecting the area’s rich history. The boulevard’s present-day name, Boulevard Vert Plan, hints at Daloz’s original green plan, a testament to his vision.
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