Stand here, in the heart of the Marais, on this small but significant street. It’s called Allée Arnaud Beltrame, and although it is an unassuming alleyway, it tells an important story. In 2020, this alley was given its name to honor the memory of Colonel Arnaud Beltrame. He was a French soldier who died in the line of duty, a hero. This alley, however, was the location for something more. Before the alleyway was named after Col. Beltrame, the space it occupies was the site of a centuries-old convent. The convent was home to the Minims, an order of monks, who lived in quiet contemplation. It is hard to imagine the bustling scene of the Marais today when you picture the quiet, contemplative life of the Minims. But in the 18th century, the convent was dissolved during the French Revolution. Later, the building was repurposed as a barracks, but the history of the Minims never quite left this hallowed space. Their legacy, and that of this convent, are the foundation of Allée Arnaud Beltrame.
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