“Ever heard of a street that was almost named after a city?” That’s the story of Rue Dampierre. It is situated in the 19th arrondissement of Paris. We are standing in the Pont-de-Flandre district.
Originally, this street was named Rue de Dunkerque. The street’s history began on the old commune of La Villette. An ordinance classified it into Parisian roads. But the name did not last long.
In 1868, a decree changed its name. Napoleon himself signed it. The decree renamed several streets. Rue de Dunkerque became Rue Dampierre. Rue des Moulins was renamed Rue Clavel. Rue de Boulogne was changed to Rue Barbanègre.
But who was Dampierre? Auguste Marie Henri Picot de Dampierre was a general. He served during the French Revolution. He died in 1793. The street honors his memory.
Rue Dampierre is not very long. It stretches 110 meters. It is 12 meters wide. It begins at Place de l’Argonne. It ends at 15, quai de la Gironde.
At number 5 Rue Dampierre, there is a sad story. In an appartment, firefighters found a man named Georges. He had been dead for five years. The apartment had been empty for nine months. Neighbors barely knew him. The building is owned by RIVP. It is a quiet area. Children play in the square nearby. But the memory of Georges remains.
If you are looking for a place for a party on Rue Dampierre, you might visit Le Dampierre at number 7. It is a bar that is suitable for birthdays or after-work events. You can even watch a match there.
Rue Dampierre is a street with layers. It holds stories of revolution and forgotten neighbors. Take a moment to appreciate its history. It is a small street with a big past.