775 meters long and up to 18 meters wide that’s Rue des Entrepreneurs. Picture this bustling Parisian street. It wasn’t always called Rue des Entrepreneurs. Initially it was known as Rue d’Angoulême. This name honored Marie-Thérèse of France the Duchess of Angoulême. She laid the cornerstone for the Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Grenelle church nearby in 1828.
Rue des Entrepreneurs officially opened in 1824. It was part of the Violet land development. The current name reflects its history. It was built by entrepreneurs of the old 19th-century Grenelle village. Alphonse Letellier and Violet Jean-Léopard were key figures. They owned land along the street enabling its development.
The street has witnessed significant events. During the Paris Commune in 1871 it was bombed. This was part of an attack by Adolphe Thiers’ government forces. The attack targeted the fortified perimeter of Paris from Grenelle to Passy. In 1910 a major Seine flood inundated parts of Rue des Entrepreneurs.
Before 1948 Rue des Entrepreneurs started at the Quai de Javel. Today this is known as Quai André Citroën. A section between Avenue Émile Zola and Quai de Javel was separated. That section became Rue de l’Ingénieur Robert Keller. A 1968 decree extended Rue des Entrepreneurs. It incorporated a portion of Rue Linois.
Rue des Entrepreneurs boasts noteworthy buildings. Number 109 is a striking example. Built in 1938-1939 by architects Juliette and Gaston it is a rental building. Its design includes bow windows for better lighting in each apartment. There’s even a shared basement space which was originally planned as a playroom and laundry for residents.
Today Rue des Entrepreneurs thrives. It offers various amenities. This includes transportation options like the Charles Michels metro and bus stations. Several schools are nearby including a bilingual school. There are also medical facilities such as the Beaugrenelle Dentelia dental center. The street’s blend of history modern amenities and unique architecture makes it a captivating Parisian destination.