“A bouquet of trees in the middle of Paris?” someone asks. Indeed. We are standing on Rue du Bouquet de Longchamp. This street holds a charming secret within its name.
Rue du Bouquet de Longchamp is located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. More precisely, it resides in the Chaillot neighborhood. The street begins at 26, Rue de Longchamp and ends at 25, Rue Boissière. Its length stretches a modest 148 meters. The width allows for comfortable passage at 10 meters.
Its name comes from an old cluster of trees. This cluster belonged to the Longchamp Royal Abbey in Chaillot. The area was known as the Bouquet des Champs. This translates to the “Bouquet of Fields.”
Historically, Rue du Bouquet de Longchamp was a small lane. It was part of the old village of Chaillot. Imagine the area long ago. It was a quiet village on the outskirts of Paris.
Today, the street is home to a police station at number 4. It is a reassuring presence in this lovely Parisian neighborhood.
Rue de Longchamp, where our street begins, is much longer. The main street stretches approximately 1,540 meters. It gained its official name on November 10, 1873.
So, as you stroll down Rue du Bouquet de Longchamp, remember its origin. Think of the ancient abbey. Envision the bouquet of trees. This little street carries a significant piece of Parisian history.