Was Marcel Arnaud a professor of what? That is the question echoing as we stand here on Rue du Professeur Marcel Arnaud. This street in Marseille’s 13th arrondissement bears the name of a figure seemingly lost to time.
Rue du Professeur Marcel Arnaud itself provides few clues about the man it commemorates. What we do know is how to reach it. You can arrive here using the number 23. Several bus lines serve the street. Buses 4B, 6, and 9 all stop nearby. The closest bus stop to Rue du Professeur Marcel Arnaud is Fondacle. It is a mere minute’s walk away. If you prefer the metro, line M1 will get you close. However, the La Rose metro station is quite a walk. It is about 44 minutes away.
Living on Rue du Professeur Marcel Arnaud offers certain conveniences. For example, 23 Rue du Professeur Marcel Arnaud offers apartments for rent. A three-room apartment of 69 square meters might cost around 700 euros per month including charges. These apartments feature a terrace and a cellar. The apartments have a hall, a large living room with a terrace and an equipped kitchen. The kitchen includes an oven and gas hobs and a loggia. You also get two bedrooms a bathroom and a separate toilet.
The residence Fondacle is located at 23 Rue du Professeur Marcel Arnaud. It is near the St Julien area. Shops, schools and the Valentine shopping center are nearby and easily accessible. The building offers shared gas heating and hot water. A communal bike room is available for residents. Parking is easy within the residence.
One such apartment was advertised as being on the 16th floor with an elevator. It had great views and easy parking. The monthly provision for garbage collection was an additional 25 euros. Another apartment in the residence Fondacle at 23 Rue du Professeur Marcel Arnaud was on the second floor. It featured 70 square meters of space with an entrance a separate kitchen with a loggia and a living room. The living room opens onto a balcony. It also has two bedrooms a toilet and a bathroom. The building has 184 lots.
While the street named Rue du Professeur Marcel Arnaud offers modern living, the identity of the man remains a mystery. Was he a local hero? A renowned academic? Further research is needed to uncover the story of Professor Marcel Arnaud. Until then Rue du Professeur Marcel Arnaud remains a silent tribute to an unknown legacy.
Thus, as we stand on Rue du Professeur Marcel Arnaud, we are reminded that every street has a story. Some stories are just waiting to be rediscovered.