Avenue de Ségur

In 1780, a new avenue graced Paris, initially known as Avenue Guibert. This avenue, now Avenue de Ségur, stretches between Place Vauban near Les Invalides and Boulevard Garibaldi. Avenue de Ségur, named after Marshal Philippe Henri de Ségur, Louis XVI’s Secretary of State for War, holds a rich history. The avenue is divided into two distinct parts. The northern section, from Place Vauban to Avenue de Saxe, was the original Avenue Guibert. This section became Avenue de Ségur later, after being state property and then ceded to the city of Paris in 1853. The southern part, from Avenue de Saxe to Boulevard Garibaldi, was established later and directly named Avenue de Ségur. Today, Avenue de Ségur is a bustling thoroughfare, home to significant buildings. The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health stands at number 8. At number 20, the impressive Fontenoy-Ségur complex houses government services, including those of the Prime Minister. This Art Deco marvel formerly housed the Ministries of PTT and the Navy. Other notable occupants include the Commission for Access to Administrative Documents, the National Commission for Informatics and Liberties, and the Defender of Rights. Number 77, Avenue de Ségur, is home to the Caisse Autonome Nationale de la Sécurité Sociale dans les Mines (CANSSM). Built in 1922, it originally had three floors but gained another three in 1948. The building’s entrance showcases a striking medallion of a miner and a sculpture. At number 27, Avenue de Ségur, stands the headquarters of the Alliance Israélite Universelle. In 2012, number 59 served as François Hollande’s presidential campaign headquarters. The avenue also boasts beautiful architecture. Number 50 displays a stunning Art Nouveau facade. Number 65, a neoclassical private mansion built in 1910 by architect Georges Vaudoyer, adds to the avenue’s architectural charm.