Was there really a street named after a journalist? Right here we are on Rue Pierre Joigneaux. This is one of Bois-Colombes’ main streets. It links the town to La Garenne-Colombes and Asnières-sur-Seine.
Rue Pierre Joigneaux stretches from east to west. It meets Avenue Chevreul. It also crosses Rue Henry-Litolff and Rue du Moulin-Bailly.
The street’s name honors Pierre Joigneaux. He was a journalist and politician. He lived at number 13 when it was still Rue de la Procession. Joigneaux resided here until he died in 1892.
Until 1901, this road was known as Rue de la Procession. Imagine those processions. They once walked this very path.
Pierre Joigneaux was a notable figure. He lived from 1815 to 1892. He even wrote about cabbages. One of his books was called “Les choux, culture & emploi”. It translates to “Cabbages, cultivation & use”. The book was published in Paris in 1864.
Bois-Colombes has a rich history. It was deeply affected by the Second World War. Bombings in 1943 left their mark.
Before the war, Bois-Colombes prepared for potential attacks. The town was a target. It housed companies important to the war effort. These included Hispano-Suiza and SKF. Shelters were built in basements. Three trenches were constructed for public safety.
The area around Rue Pierre Joigneaux changed after the war. The south of Bois-Colombes faced considerable destruction. This included areas in les Vallées and des Bruyères. Reconstruction began after the war. Ruins were cleared. Buildings were rebuilt in the 1950s.
Today Rue Pierre Joigneaux is part of the quartier sud. This area saw much industrialization in the 20th century. It was heavily damaged during the 1943 bombings and subsequently rebuilt.
As you stroll down Rue Pierre Joigneaux note the market des Vallées. Consider too the Coulée verte de Colombes. It is a green space. It reuses an old railway line.
So now you know Rue Pierre Joigneaux. It is named for a man of words and action. This street has seen processions, bombs and rebirth.