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History and Exploration of Brantome Street in Paris

Nestled in the heart of Sainte-Avoye, Brantome Street stands as a testament to the rich historical tapestry of Paris. It gracefully stretches for 150 meters, connecting the rue du Grenier Saint Lazare to the bustling Rue Rambuteau, and has a uniform width of 10 meters. Although it was founded in 1977, Brantome Street welcomed public traffic only after an official by-law was published in March 1981.

Before the evolution and establishment of the St. Avoye neighborhood, Brantome Street used to form a right angle with the street Rambuteau. Its earlier name, until 1864, was the quaint “Rue des Petits-Champs Saint-Martin.” An interesting tidbit from the annals of history associated with this street is a romantic tale involving a young nun named Mary Beauvilliers and the eminent King Henry IV. The nun was a member of the religious congregation of Montmartre For-aux-Dames.

The street’s bricks and stones whisper tales of notable personalities, one of which includes Philippe de Flesselles who once resided at No. 8. Thanks to the generosity of Anne of Austria, the Fathers of Christian Doctrine found a home there. House number 15 has its story – it once belonged to Gabrielle d’Estrees, the cherished mistress of King Henry IV. Rumor has it that this house once passed through the hands of Marie Beauvilliers.

As one walks further down the lane, the street is riddled with stories of other illustrious personalities such as Marguerite and Mademoiselle de Grandmaison Flesselles, both of whom occupied homes here. An architectural relic from the early 20th century stands tall at number 33. This site, in its former glory, housed a revolutionary coinage workshop. Moreover, the building that once seated the mayor of the 7th arrondissement also shared the same grounds.