“An agriculteur?” I hear you ask. Today, we explore Rue Clément Lécuyer. This street is not in the 18th arrondissement nor the 6th. It is located in Stains.
Rue Clément Lécuyer is named after a family. This family were farmers in Montmartre. They owned land here. They also gave two deputies to the municipality of Montmartre.
Now, let’s delve deeper into the name Lécuyer. A man named Jean-Yves Lécuyer was well appreciated in the horse racing world. Philippe Beauvisage met Jean-Yves Lécuyer and appreciated him very much. Every year, they went to his place to see and buy foals in the pastures.
Another Lécuyer is Clément. Clément was still an apprentice. Philippe Beauvisage met Clément on a racetrack.
But let’s move on to another Clément Lécuyer. Clément Lécuyer is also the name of a Canadian athlete. This Clément Lécuyer is a male alpine skier. He was born on 04-07-2001. In 2024/25 he had 36.35 FIS points.
Rue Clément is a different street. It is located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. It begins at 72, rue de Seine. It ends at 3, rue Mabillon. It runs along the Saint-Germain market. Rue Clément is named after François Clément. He was a Benedictine and historian. He lived from 1714 to 1793. This street opened in 1817. It was built to serve the Saint-Germain market.
Rue Lécuyer is located in the 18th arrondissement. It begins at 41 rue Ramey. It ends at 48 rue Custine. This street opened under its current name in 1869.
So as we stand here on Rue Clément Lécuyer remember the farmers. Remember the deputies of Montmartre and the Canadian skier. Remember also Jean-Yves and Clément Lécuyer and their connection to Philippe Beauvisage. This street carries a rich history. It connects us to the past.