“An enigma wrapped in a street name.” That’s Rue de la Prévoyante. We stand here in the 19th arrondissement of Paris. This street stretches 285 meters. Its width spans 12 meters.
Rue de la Prévoyante begins at 25, Rue David-d’Angers. It ends at 127, Boulevard Sérurier. The street came into being in 1889. It received its name in the same year.
What does “Prévoyante” mean? It translates to “foresight” or “provident”. Why this name for this street? No one seems to know. Its origin remains a mystery. Reference books offer no clues. The reason for its naming is not indicated in any of the reference books.
Imagine Paris in 1889. The city buzzed. The Eiffel Tower was nearing completion. Perhaps “Prévoyante” reflected a sense of optimism. Maybe it was a hope for the future.
The street is officially part of Paris’s road system. A decree confirmed this status. This happened between Rue David-d’Angers and Rue d’Alsace-Lorraine.
Let’s talk about getting around. The Danube metro station is close by. It uses line 7b. The Butte du Chapeau Rouge tram stop is also nearby. It uses tramline 3B. You can also reach the Porte de Pantin metro station. This station uses line 5. Place des Fêtes metro station is another option. This station uses line 11.
A parking garage sits at 26 Rue de la Prévoyante. It is accessible via the Yespark app. The app serves as your remote control.
Many other streets surround Rue de la Prévoyante. Rue Francis Ponge and Avenue de la Porte Brunet are nearby. Also close are Avenue de la Porte Chaumont and Place de Rhin et Danube. You can also find Place du Général Cochet and Allée Darius Milhaud in the area. Rue des Carrières d’Amérique and Rue Jean-Baptiste Sémanaz are other neighboring streets.
Consider this: Every street in Paris tells a story. An interactive map reveals these stories. The “Nomenclature officielle des voies” is such a map. The Département de la Topographie et de la Documentation Foncière created it. It’s a brilliant tool to dive into Paris’s past.
So, as you walk along Rue de la Prévoyante, ponder its unknown story. Perhaps you can imagine how it got this mysterious name. Maybe you can make up your own story about this street.