Rue Eugène Jumin

Did Eugène Jumin ever imagine his name gracing a Parisian street? Here we stand on Rue Eugène Jumin, a pedestrian haven in the 19th arrondissement. This charming street, just 222 meters long and 12 meters wide, stretches from Rue Petit to Avenue Jean-Jaurès. Rue Eugène Jumin opened in 1911. It’s named after the owner of the land it was built upon. Not just any landowner, mind you, but Eugène Jumin, a prominent charcutier. This man wasn’t just a butcher. He was a Commander of the Order of Agricultural Merit. He also held esteemed positions. He was the president of the French Federation of Charcutiers, the president of the Paris Charcutiers Union, and even the president of the Culinary and Food Philanthropic Union. In 1912, architect C.-H. François designed most of the buildings on Rue Eugène Jumin. These post-Haussmann style structures, built with brick and stone, showcase a unique harmony. Although each building is different, their facades share striking similarities. This creates a pleasing visual consistency as you stroll down the street. Once, an important factory called “Aux Jambons Français” stood at numbers 4, 6, 8, and 10 Rue Eugène Jumin. Today, a modern building stands in its place, a testament to the ever-evolving cityscape. So, as you wander down Rue Eugène Jumin, remember the man behind the name. A charcutier who left his mark not just on Parisian cuisine but also on the very fabric of this charming street.