In 1844, French forces clashed with Moroccan troops in a coastal town. This town, then known as Mogador, lent its name to a Parisian street. Here we stand before Rue de Mogador. Rue de Mogador is more than just a street. It’s a thread woven into the fabric of Parisian history. It began in 1845, carved out from land owned by an entrepreneur named Dufaud. Originally, Rue de Mogador connected Rue Neuve-des-Mathurins and Rue Saint-Nicolas. The street has seen its share of transformations. In 1901, it was extended to connect with Rue de la Victoire and Rue Joubert, unifying Rue de Mogador with its offshoot, Rue de Mogador-prolongée. Interestingly, the section meeting Boulevard Haussmann was once called Passage Sandrier-des-Fossés, named after the contractor who worked on the Louis-Philippe court. In the early 1900s, Rue de Mogador and Rue de la Chaussée-d’Antin, running parallel, became Paris’s first one-way streets with a return loop. At number 25 Rue de Mogador stands the magnificent Théâtre Mogador. This theatre, opened in 1913, was designed by Bertie Crewe. Initially called “Palace Theatre”, it aimed to attract British soldiers during World War I. Later, it adopted the name “Théâtre Mogador”. It became a stage for prominent figures, hosting even US President Woodrow Wilson in 1919. The Théâtre Mogador has hosted iconic performances. From the Ballets Russes to musicals like “Le Roi Lion” and “Cats,” its stage has seen it all. A devastating fire in 2016, however, caused significant damage, postponing the premiere of “The Phantom of the Opera”. Today, Rue de Mogador continues to pulse with life, a testament to its rich and vibrant past.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to