“Doctor who?” might be your first thought standing here on Rue du Docteur Infroit. This street in Meudon is named to honor a man who paid the ultimate price for science. Let’s delve into the story of Rue du Docteur Infroit.
Rue du Docteur Infroit is a testament to Charles Infroit. He was a radiologist at the Salpêtrière hospital. Charles Infroit lived from 1874 to 1920. He tragically died as a victim of his own research.
Before becoming Rue du Docteur Infroit, this road was part of Rue Banès. It was renamed to honor the celebrated doctor. This renaming occurred before the war.
This street runs northwest from Rue Banès. It intersects with Rue Henri-Barbusse. The street ends at the former Rue de l’Orphelinat. Today, that intersection is Rue du Père-Brottier and Rue de Rushmoor.
Rue du Docteur Infroit slopes steeply. It leads to the Val-Fleury area. The Invalides-Versailles-Rive-Gauche line was built here in the late 19th century. The Meudon-Val-Fleury station built in 1901 serves this area.
On Rue du Docteur Infroit, you can find architectural and cultural landmarks. One notable building is Theo van Doesburg’s house-studio. The Dutch architect designed it in 1927. There is also the Maison de la nature et de l’arbre and the Piscine municipale Guy-Bey. The Piscine municipale Guy-Bey opened in 1969.
Charles Infroit’s dedication cost him his life. Streets like Rue du Docteur Infroit, are important. They remind us of the sacrifices made in the name of progress. Take a moment to reflect on the price of progress.