“A street named after a writer? How curious!” our friend exclaimed, peering down the quiet Rue de Bergerac. It’s true, this unassuming street, tucked away in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, holds a secret. A story woven into the very fabric of its name. Rue de Bergerac isn’t just a street; it’s a tribute to the flamboyant, larger-than-life figure of Savinien Cyrano de Bergerac. You might know him as the man with the prominent nose, immortalized by Edmond Rostand’s play. This street came to be in 1897, the same year Rostand’s “Cyrano de Bergerac” premiered at the Théâtre de la Porte-Saint-Martin. The play was a sensation, and what better way to honor the literary hero than by naming a street after him? It’s a whimsical reminder that even in the heart of a bustling city, literature finds its place. So, as you wander down Rue de Bergerac, let your imagination soar. Picture Cyrano himself, with his quick wit and even quicker sword, striding down this very street, penning verses that would echo through centuries.
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Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to