Avenue Rouget de Lisle

Sixty-six meters of Parisian history. That’s Avenue Rouget de Lisle. A short street yet brimming with stories. It’s named after Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle. He composed La Marseillaise France’s national anthem. The street’s location near the Salle du Manège is significant. The Salle du Manège hosted the Convention Nationale during the Revolution. This explains the street’s namesake. The avenue wasn’t always called Avenue Rouget de Lisle. It was once Rue des Feuillants. This name changed in 1879. The old name reflects the area’s past. Before the current street existed the Ministry of Finance stood there. It burned down during the Paris Commune of 1871. The current street was built on the site of the burnt-down ministry. Number 2 houses part of the Westin Paris Vendôme hotel. Number 3 is the Mayfair Hotel a four-star establishment. Number 5 holds a special memory. It’s where Raymond Deiss founded Pantagruel. Pantagruel was the first free newspaper during the German occupation. A plaque commemorates this important moment in history. Avenue Rouget de Lisle is a small street. It’s close to the Concorde metro station. This station is served by lines 1 8 and 12. The street connects Rue de Rivoli to Rue du Mont-Thabor. It is a quiet street. It offers a glimpse into Parisian history. A small street with a big story to tell. This is Avenue Rouget de Lisle. A testament to history music and resilience.