Imagine strolling through Paris in 1856. The Rue du Roi-d’Alger is a private road then. It’s newly opened.
The owner of this land chose its name. He wanted to honor a title considered for Napoléon III’s son. The son was eventually named prince impérial. But the street became the Rue du Roi-d’Alger.
This street is in the 18th arrondissement. Specifically, it sits in the Clignancourt neighborhood. The Rue du Roi-d’Alger starts at 54 boulevard Ornano. It ends at 9 rue Neuve-de-la-Chardonnière. It is not very long. The street stretches 96 meters. It is reasonably wide. The street measures 12 meters in width.
The Rue du Roi-d’Alger became a public road later. It was officially added to the Parisian road system.
A nearby passage shares its name. It is the Passage du Roi-d’Alger. This passage is located near the Rue du Roi-d’Alger. The Passage du Roi-d’Alger begins at number 15 on our street. It concludes at 49 rue Championnet. The passage is quite short. It measures only 36 meters long. It is also narrow. The passage’s width is five meters. The Passage du Roi-d’Alger opened in 1859.
So, when you walk the Rue du Roi-d’Alger, remember its imperial connection. Think of the prince who never got the title. Consider the passage that echoes its name. It is a small piece of Parisian history.