If the 16th arrondissement could tell its story…

September 20, 2023 4-minute read
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Si le 16e arrondissement m’était conté…

We are incredibly fortunate to live in the City of Lights, where culture and history take center stage, and where the greatest French (and international) artists have found the inspiration of a lifetime.

If the 16th arrondissement could tell me its story…

And in our real estate agency in Paris's 16th arrondissement, At Century 21 Auteuil Immobilier, we love learning about the history behind the streets, avenues, and boulevards that surround us—places that are sure to be home to your future real estate project.

Follow us! Because this month, we’re taking you on a tour of a selection of writers who call the streets of our beloved 16th arrondissement hometh district.

Jean de la Fontaine Street

He needs no introduction. But if this great 17th-century poetth Although he was best known for his famous “fables,” he was also prolific in writing stories, poems, plays, and opera librettos, all of which allowed him to delve deeply into his reflections on human actions and behavior.

As for this street, it begins near the Maison de la Radio et de la Musique and runs through part of the 16thth district, ending where Mozart Avenue begins.

There, you can discover little architectural gems, such as Castel Béranger—though you’ll only be able to see its gate. As a bit of trivia, the construction of this Art Nouveau apartment building was entirely overseen by Hector Guimard (you know, the Paris metro station entrances?).

On this wide, bright street, Haussmann-style facades stand side by side with more modern architectural styles.

George Sand Street

Amandine Aurore Lucile Dupin de Francueil, Baroness Dudevant, was the most prolific writer, with 70 novels and 50 miscellaneous works including short stories, fairy tales, plays, and political essays. For let us not forget that this ardent defender of women fought fiercely against the prejudices of the society in which she lived—a society she deemed conservative—even to the point of dressing as a man and adopting a male pseudonym.

In our lovely neighborhood in the 16thth In this district, it lends its name to a small, intimate, and charming street. Running perpendicular to Rue Jean de la Fontaine and starting at Rue Rémusat, it runs alongside the Individual Tax Office (not so charming…) and also ends where Avenue Mozart begins, just a stone’s throw from our agency.

A happy coincidence?

Théophile Gautier Avenue

19th-century poet, novelist, and art criticth In the 19th century, he was an active member of the Parnasse literary school. He is much better known for his famous *Captain Fracasse*. Though he had dreamed of becoming a sailor, he developed a passion for the theater and a knack for bringing epic adventures to life.

Located as a continuation of Avenue Chardon-Lagache, Avenue Théophile Gautier is incredibly green! It stretches from the Church of Auteuil to Rue Gros, featuring the lovely Henri Collet Square and its charming little market. And if time allows, a quick gourmet stop at the Bistrot 31 restaurant is a must.

Mignet Street

This tiny street is located between the street named after a great poet, Leconte de Lisle—a leading figure of the Parnassian literary movement—and Avenue Boudon.

It owes its name to François-Auguste Mignet, an 18th-century writer, historian, and journalistth century, known as the author of *A History of the French Revolution*. A prolific writer for the press of the time, he was one of the architects of the Three Glorious Days and was among the signatories of “The Protest Against the Press Law” in 1830.

Henri Heine Street

A German, Heinrich Heine was a very close friend of our dear (and former) François-Auguste Mignet, whose work he admired.

He is considered the “last poet of Romanticism.” Many of his works, which were characterized by an elegant lightness (rare in German literature at the time), were translated and set to music. This maverick—a politically engaged journalist, critic, and satirist—was often both loved and feared.

His street, which runs perpendicular to the Jasmin Street, has its source Rue du Docteur Blanche ending at the intersection where Mozart Avenue begins… there it is again!

It is home to numerous mansions and apartment buildings whose hidden gardens reveal themselves… only to those in the know.

The 16th Districtth The district is gradually revealing its stories and secrets. And apparently, almost all of them lead to… our real estate agency in Paris’s 16th arrondissement, Century 21 Auteuil, located at 21 Avenue Mozart. Ah!

So don't hesitate to come on in.

Our two CENTURY 21 Auteuil and Auteuil Seine offices specialize in the 16th arrondissementth district. Our team is here to listen to you and support you, answering all your questions and assisting you with all your real estate projects—whether you’re selling, buying, or managing rental properties.

Please feel free to contact our two real estate agencies, CENTURY 21 Auteuil Immobilier and CENTURY 21 Auteuil Seine, by phone at 01 42 15 16 21 or 01 56 07 16 21, or by email: auteuil@century21.fr or auteuilseine@century21.fr

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