Rue d’Orgemont

Slipping through time, let’s journey back to 1878. Rue d’Orgemont in Paris wasn’t always Rue d’Orgemont. It bore a different name, Rue Barthélémy, after the landowner. This quiet street, nestled in the 18th arrondissement, holds secrets behind its charming facade. Rue d’Orgemont may seem unassuming. But it pulses with a history as vibrant as the city itself. The street officially became Rue d’Orgemont around 1878, named after the then-owner of the land. It’s a short street, just 136 meters long. But it cradles stories of artists, writers, and even a touch of Hollywood glamour. Imagine the year 1914. The First World War casts a long shadow across Europe. Even Rue d’Orgemont doesn’t escape the conflict’s reach. On September 2nd, the street felt the impact of a German air raid, a stark reminder of the war’s devastating power. Now, picture the vibrant artistic spirit that has always permeated Montmartre. The painter Pierre Dumont called number 1 Rue d’Orgemont home from 1918 to 1925. At number 5, the renowned novelist and playwright Georges Courteline resided before moving to Avenue de Saint-Mandé. A surprising connection to Hollywood emerges at number 11. A letter reveals that none other than Paul Newman once stayed there. And then there’s number 11 bis, forever linked to the iconic French singer Dalida. This was her home from 1962 until her tragic death in 1987. Before Dalida, the controversial writer Louis-Ferdinand Céline occupied the same address until the Liberation of Paris. Rue d’Orgemont has even graced the silver screen. In the 2002 film “L’Auberge Espagnole,” Audrey Tautou and Romain Duris share their first on-screen kiss on this very street. Today, as you stroll along Rue d’Orgemont, remember the echoes of its past. From war-torn times to artistic havens, this street embodies the resilience and vibrant spirit of Paris.