Why is this little street called Impasse du Val de Marne? That is the question we will answer today. Impasse du Val de Marne is located near the border of Paris and the department of Val-de-Marne.
Let’s explore the story behind this street’s name. The Rue du Val-de-Marne is a road in Gentilly and in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. This street runs along the edge of Paris and Val-de-Marne. This explains the origin of its name.
The Rue du Val-de-Marne is a side street to the Boulevard Périphérique. It starts at the intersection of Rue de la Poterne-des-Peupliers and Rue Jacques-Destrée in Paris. It also starts at Avenue Gallieni in Gentilly. It marks the beginning of Rue de Thiberville. The street passes the intersection of Rue Louis-Pergaud and Rue Albert-Guilpin. It ends at Avenue de Mazagran. This section of Avenue de Mazagran is known as Place de Mazagran in Paris. Part of the street is actually within the commune of Gentilly.
The Rue du Val-de-Marne was initially named Voie AL/13. It officially received its current name later. So, Impasse du Val de Marne gets its name from its proximity to the larger Rue du Val-de-Marne. This larger street marks the boundary between Paris and the Val-de-Marne department.
While the Impasse du Val de Marne itself may be short, its name connects it to a larger geographical and administrative story. It highlights the relationship between Paris and its neighboring areas. It is a reminder of the administrative divisions that shape the city’s layout. Next time you are here think about the history behind the name.