Rue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny

Before 1952 this street was known as Rue de l’Orpheon. Rue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny stretches from Place de Strasbourg to Boulevard de la Liberté. This is a significant part of Lille’s history. The opening of Rue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny followed the city’s seventh expansion in 1858. Think of the construction workers finishing their day near Rue de Tenremonde. Their work was part of the bigger picture of Lille’s growth. A pharmacy stood nearby marking the corner with Rue Nationale. Today number 10 Rue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny holds the Belgian Consulate General. A building at number 6 Rue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny stands as a testament to this area’s past. This beautiful red brick building in the Art Deco style was built around 1938. It originally stood at number 6 Rue de l’Orpheon. The architects or project managers were M and E Woessen. The building is six stories high. Its approximate total height is 25 meters. The building’s roof is about 23 meters high. The lot size is 174 square meters. This street has witnessed many changes. It stands today as a quiet reflection of Lille’s dynamic history. Rue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny a street with layers of stories. It’s a street full of life and history. Explore it. Discover its secrets.