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History and visit of Rue Béranger in Paris

Located within the bustling 3rd arrondissement of Paris, Rue Béranger gracefully stretches from Temple Street to Rue Charlot. It spans an impressive length of 271 meters and has a breadth of 11.69 meters, starting grandly from the Place de Gouges Olympe and culminating at the historic 180 Rue du Temple.

The street proudly dons the name of the celebrated songwriter, Pierre-Jean de Béranger, who once resided at No. 5. Its roots trace back to 1696 when it was constructed on the former grounds of the Order of Malta, under the supervision of Philippe de Vendôme, who then held the title of Grand Prior. Originally christened as Rue de Vendome, it played host to the residence of General Friant, a valiant volunteer from Paris in 1792. This notable edifice transitioned into the borough’s mayor office until 1867.

As one strolls down this street, it’s impossible to ignore the architectural masterpieces that line its path. The grandeur of the Hôtel Fargès, alternatively known as Mascrani, demands attention. Constructed between 1720 and 1727 by the accomplished Gillet of the Causeway, it later became the nerve center of the Food Administration during the turbulent French Revolution. As visitors venture to No. 3 and 5, they are greeted by twin Regency-style edifices erected between 1720 and 1725 by the esteemed Gilbert Delaubard for Abraham Peyrenc de Moras and Jean Pujol. Today, these structures serve as educational institutions, honoring the memory of Pierre-Jean de Béranger.

A historical tidbit about No. 14 reveals that it was once home to Paris’s most renowned tennis game in 1786. However, the winds of change in the 19th century swept it away, paving the path for the Déjazet theater in 1851, which now has its main entrance at 41 Boulevard du Temple. At No. 16, before the Revolution, stood the sacred grounds of the Filles-du-Sauveur convent. Established in 1701, its mission was to rehabilitate and assist “wayward girls”. However, time took its toll, and it was subsequently razed, giving way to the Vendôme passageway at No. 16.