Allée Claude Cahun–Marcel Moore

The Allée Claude Cahun–Marcel Moore is a street in Montparnasse in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, France.

Allée Claude Cahun–Marcel Moore
Allée Claude Cahun–Marcel Moore is located in Paris
Allée Claude Cahun–Marcel Moore
Shown within Paris
Arrondissement6th
QuarterMontparnasse
Coordinates48°50′47″N 2°19′43″E / 48.84639°N 2.32861°E / 48.84639; 2.32861
FromBoulevard Raspail, Rue de Fleurus
ToRue Huysmans
Construction
Completion1607

History

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It was named after French artists and Resistance fighters Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore.[1]

The couple had its workshop and live Notre-Dame-des-Champs, close to the street.

This is the first street in the world named officially after a same-sex couple.[2]

Access

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Notre-Dame-des-Champs (Paris Métro) has access on the street, designed on a rambla style (with the entrance located on a central sidewalk).

Places of interest

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References

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  1. ^ "Délibération du Conseil de Paris". Archived from the original on 17 November 2020. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
  2. ^ Homophobie, Stop (19 June 2019). "Anne Hidalgo honore la mémoire des militants des luttes LGBTQI". Association STOP HOMOPHOBIE | Information – Prévention – Aide aux victimes (in French). Archived from the original on 10 April 2020. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
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