“Avenue Lyautey” might sound familiar. However, there’s also an “Avenue du Maréchal-Lyautey” in the 16th arrondissement. Let’s focus on the “Rue Lyautey,” also in the 16th arrondissement.
Rue Lyautey is a public road in Paris. It begins at 30, Rue Raynouard. It ends at 1, Rue de l’Abbé-Gillet. The street is relatively short. It measures just 94 meters long. The width is 13 meters.
The street’s name honors Maréchal de France, Hubert Lyautey. He lived from 1854 to 1934. Lyautey was a Resident-General of Morocco.
Rue Lyautey’s history dates back to 1932. It initially ended as a dead end. In 1938, it received its current name. A section forming a right angle towards Rue Jean-Bologne became Rue de l’Abbé-Gillet.
Two notable buildings stand on Rue Lyautey. At number 6, lived Paul Gavault. He was a playwright and screenwriter. Gavault lived and died at this address between 1866 and 1951. Number 10 housed the former Lyautey clinic.
Painter Chaïm Soutine died there. His death occurred on August 9, 1943. Writer Luc Dietrich also passed away there on August 12, 1944. Today, number 10 hosts private higher education institutions. These include the European Institute of Journalism, Sup de Web, and Sup de Prod.
The Rue Lyautey offers a glimpse into Parisian history. It connects to figures like Maréchal Lyautey and artists like Chaïm Soutine. It’s a street of remembrance and transformation. The street is a testament to Paris’s rich past.