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Exploring the Historic Rue des Décharges and its Legacy

Rue des Décharges, tracing back to 1310, is one of the oldest thoroughfares in the first district. It has been a pivotal artery connecting Rue de Rivoli with Rue des Halles. Throughout its long history, this street has worn many names. The region was divided into six notable numbers, three odd and three even, which are 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11. Among them, No. 3 marks one of the most ancient neighborhoods along this street.

Nicolas Talon was the inaugural occupant of No. 4, and it has since witnessed a series of tenants, including Jesuits, Omer Talon, and Roger Francis, who presented it as a wedding gift to his daughter. The last known occupants were the Gobert family, who used the property exclusively for trade.
No. 6, notable for its vast area, was first owned by Thielman in 1570. Following him, there have been eight subsequent owners until 1854 when Mr. Contour, a hosiery wholesaler, took possession. In 1836, the area that now holds No. 9 housed stables, and in due time, shops took their place. This area was developed on both sides.
No. 10 was originally a hotel, owned by a certain Dr. Brayer. He sold it to Claude Patu, who later transferred it to Gomel. It was during this period that a merger took place with the house of Pelletier. The headquarters of the drapers was located at No. 11, which showcased several portrait drawings and some notable personalities of the time, including a grand portrait of Desprez, the title holder, and a tableau of Louis XIV at the age of fourteen.