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“A testament to ingenuity, wouldn’t you say?” the tour guide remarked, gesturing towards the seemingly ordinary Rue du Génie. “Now, you might be wondering how this street earned its name. After all, there are no gushing fountains of creativity or workshops overflowing with inventions.” The Rue du Génie, tucked away in the 12th arrondissement, holds a connection to one of the most potent symbols of revolution and freedom: the Bastille. It wasn’t the ingenuity of architects or artists that inspired its name, but rather the ingenuity of the human spirit itself. The street pays homage to the ‘Génie de la Liberté’, the spirit of liberty, the very same spirit that crowns the July Column at the Place de la Bastille. This street, opened in 1858, stands as a subtle reminder that the spirit of revolution is woven into the very fabric of Paris. It’s in the everyday streets, whispering tales of courage, change, and the relentless pursuit of liberty.

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