Rue des Renaudes

Hidden in plain sight, Rue des Renaudes whispers stories of Paris. This street may seem unassuming, but it holds fascinating tales. Rue des Renaudes stretches between Boulevard de Courcelles and Avenue Niel in the 17th arrondissement. The name, Rue des Renaudes, honors a former landowner. Jean-Auguste Borye des Renaudes, a postal inspector, inherited the land from his father-in-law. Rue des Renaudes came to life in stages. The first section, from Boulevard de Courcelles to Rue Poncelet, was originally called “Rue Desrenaudes”. This section, once part of Neuilly, became part of Paris. Later extensions reached Rue Fourcroy and finally Avenue Niel. After some complaints, the name was officially changed to “Rue des Renaudes” in 1897. Number 7 Rue des Renaudes housed Alfred Dreyfus from 1928 until his death in 1935. Number 8 boasts a unique architectural blend. This former private mansion features a partially neo-Gothic façade. It was designed in 1891 by architect Élisée Dupuis for his brother, Daniel Dupuis, an engraver. At number 14, a dark chapter of history unfolded. Georges Figon, involved in the Ben Barka affair, was found dead in his studio here. Rue des Renaudes also has a connection to the automotive industry. From 1905 to 1908, the car manufacturer M. Eudelin operated at number 32. Number 42 served as the Haitian Consulate in the 1920s. Today, the street houses organizations like Ichtus (number 49) and the Mouvement Rural de Jeunesse Chrétienne (number 53). Rue des Renaudes, a quiet street with a rich past, invites you to explore its hidden corners and uncover its captivating history.