Perhaps you’ve wondered about the story behind the name Rue de la Jonquière. This street in the 17th arrondissement carries a tale of French exploration and governance.
Rue de la Jonquière is named after Jacques-Pierre de Taffanel de La Jonquière. He was a French naval officer. He later became governor of New France.
Let’s take a stroll down this Parisian street. Rue de la Jonquière sits in the Épinettes neighborhood. It stretches 815 meters. The street is 12 meters wide.
Originally, this path was part of the old Chemin des Bœufs. This connected La Chapelle to Clichy. You can see it on the Roussel plan from 1730. Later, it was incorporated into Rue Marcadet. Eventually, it became Rue de la Jonquière by decree.
The street’s history also involves a severed connection. Rue de la Jonquière once linked to the current Rue Martre in Clichy. The construction of fortifications and the Boulevard Périphérique cut off this link. Rue Saint-Just shows what remains of the original path. It sits in line with Rue de la Jonquière.
Today, Rue de la Jonquière offers notable sights. The Collège Stéphane-Mallarmé is at number 29. The Cité des Fleurs is a private street at number 59. The Piscine Bernard-Lafay is at number 79. The Théâtre de La Jonquière is at number 88.
Keep an eye out for the railway line. The Petite Ceinture line crosses Rue de la Jonquière via a metal bridge.
Recently, there was a public consultation about changes to Rue de la Jonquière. The Mairie of the 17th arrondissement sought input on pedestrianization and adding greenery. Over 1400 people shared their opinions.
The proposals included pedestrianizing and planting vegetation on Rue de la Jonquière. This would affect the section from Rue Lantiez to Rue Baron. Another proposal suggested reversing the traffic flow on Rue Sauffroy. This would be between Avenue de Clichy and Rue Guy Môquet.
So, as you wander along Rue de la Jonquière remember its layered history. It evolved from a simple path for moving livestock to a street named after a governor. Take a moment to appreciate the blend of old and new. The city continues to evolve.