“The longest 510 meters you’ll ever walk!” joked a local, strolling past us on Rue Prosper Legouté. Don’t worry, they were exaggerating, but this street in Antony, a charming commune in the Hauts-de-Seine, does pack a punch when it comes to history. Rue Prosper Legouté starts its journey at the crossroads of Rue des Sources and Rue du Moulin, like a story beginning at its most picturesque point. It meanders its way south, crossing paths with Avenue Jean-Monnet and Rue Adolphe-Pajeaud, as if paying homage to the town’s past. It wasn’t always called Rue Prosper Legouté. It used to be known as “Rue du Pont-aux-Ânes,” which translates to “Donkey Bridge Street.” The name hints at its rural past, a time when donkeys might have been a common sight carrying goods along this path. The street was renamed in honor of Prosper Legouté, a man who dedicated years of his life as a municipal councilor and even mayor of Antony. He wasn’t a king or a knight, but a local farmer who understood the heart of his community. His farm used to stand on this very street, a testament to the area’s agricultural roots. Sadly, the last remnants of his farm were demolished in 1986, making way for the street’s expansion. As you walk along, imagine the clatter of hooves on cobblestones, the creaking of wooden carts laden with produce. Rue Prosper Legouté whispers stories of a time gone by, inviting you to glimpse the heart of old Antony.
Центральный дом работников искусств
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