What’s in a name? Rue de la Haie Coq, a street that stretches from the bustling Porte d’Aubervilliers to the quieter commune of Aubervilliers, might make you wonder. This street, part of the 19th arrondissement, carries a name that echoes a simple “place of the rooster hedge”. But don’t let that fool you. Rue de la Haie Coq holds a history richer than its name might suggest. Once a medieval path connecting Aubervilliers to Paris, the street was absorbed into the city in the 19th century. This annexation wasn’t just about expanding borders. It marked the start of a transformation. The construction of a horse slaughterhouse on nearby Rue des Gardinoux in 1841 led to the establishment of glue, gelatin, and fertilizer factories around Rue de la Haie Coq. These industries, drawn by the ready supply of raw materials, marked the nascent stages of the Plaine-Saint-Denis’s chemical industry. Rue de la Haie Coq, once a humble lane, found itself at the heart of industrial progress. This street, a witness to Paris’s growth and change, stands as a testament to the city’s ability to adapt and reinvent itself. Even today, with its “triangle d’or” of textile wholesalers, Rue de la Haie Coq buzzes with activity, reflecting the dynamism that has become synonymous with Paris.
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