Boulevard Montmartre
The Boulevard Montmartre is one of the four grands boulevards of Paris. It was constructed in 1763. Contrary to what its name may suggest, the road is not situated on the hills of Montmartre. It is the easternmost of the grand boulevards.
 Boulevard Montmartre in February 2010 | |
  Shown within Paris | |
| Length | 215 m (705 ft) |
|---|---|
| Width | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Arrondissement | 2nd, 9th |
| Quarter | Vivienne . Faubourg Montmartre . |
| Coordinates | 48°52′18″N 2°20′29″E |
| From | rue Montmartre, rue du Faubourg Montmartre |
| To | rue de Richelieu, rue Drouot |
| Construction | |
| Completion | Lettres patentes de juillet 1676. |
History
Boulevard Montmartre, 1906
In 1851, as part of its publicity, an auction of a gold ingot to finance the expatriation of 3,300 would-be gold prospectors to San Francisco was held. The ingot, valued at 400,000 Francs, was exhibited on the boulevard.
Location
Contrary to what its name may suggest, the road is not situated on the hills of Montmartre but is the easterly extension of Boulevard Haussmann and the Boulevard des Italiens at their junction with Rue de Richelieu.
| Located near the Métro stations: Richelieu – Drouot and Grands Boulevards. |
See also
Sources
- This page is a translation of its French equivalent.
Bibliography
- Danielle Chadych et Dominique Leborgne, Atlas de Paris, Parigramme, 2002 (ISBN 2-84096-249-7).
References
External links
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- Official nomenclature of Parisian roads (in French)
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