“How does a steep street, adorned with stairs, honor a painter?” That’s the question we’ll answer as we explore Rue Maurice-Utrillo.
Rue Maurice-Utrillo is a unique street in the 18th arrondissement of Paris. It pays tribute to Maurice Utrillo. He was a painter from the École de Paris. Utrillo often used Montmartre as the backdrop for his art.
This street is not for cars. Instead, it has a steep slope and stairs. Rue Maurice-Utrillo is 65 meters long and 12 meters wide. It is in the Clignancourt quarter. The street starts at 1, rue Paul-Albert. It ends where rue Lamarck and rue du Cardinal-Dubois meet. This is at the foot of the Sacré-Cœur basilica.
The buildings on Rue Maurice-Utrillo only have even numbers. A garden occupies the south side of the street. Rue Maurice-Utrillo was created in 1963. It was formed from part of rue Muller.
From 1914 to 1959, François Gabriel had his shop at 2, rue Maurice-Utrillo. He was a photographer. Gabriel photographed people on the street’s stairs. His photos show a joyful side of the neighborhood.
Rue Maurice-Utrillo has appeared in movies. You might recognize it from “Amélie.” Number 4 on the street was used in the film. It also appears in “Juliette ou la clé des songes.”
So, as you climb these stairs, remember Maurice Utrillo. Think of the joyful photos taken here. Picture the movie scenes filmed on Rue Maurice-Utrillo. This street is a tribute to art, history, and Parisian charm.