Rue de Nesle
Rue de Nesle is a street in Saint-Germain-des-Prés in the 6e arrondissement of Paris, France.
 The intersection of Rue Dauphine with Rue de Nesle | |
  Shown within Paris | |
| Length | 71 m (233 ft) |
|---|---|
| Width | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Arrondissement | 6th |
| Quarter | Monnaie |
| Coordinates | 48°51′19″N 2°20′21″E |
| From | 24 Rue Dauphine |
| To | 17 Rue de Nevers |
| Construction | |
| Completion | 1607 |
| Denomination | February 26, 1867 |
History
Corner of the Rue de Nesle with the Impasse de Nevers
The street was opened in 1607. It was formerly called Rue d'Anjou Dauphine. Its current name comes from the fact that the street is located at the former location of the Hôtel de Nesle.
According to historians, an underground passage going to the Tour de Nesle existed at de number 13 of the street and was used by Marguerite de Bourgogne to reach the Tour de Nesle.[1]
Access
| Located near the Métro station: Odéon. |
Features
It is home to the Museum of Letters and Manuscripts[2] and it crosses with Rue Dauphine. It is in short distance from the Seine and the Louvre Museum.
References
- Stéphane, Bernard (1998). Petite et grande histoire des rues de Paris [Small and great history of the streets of Paris] (in French). Paris: Albin Michel. ISBN 2-226-12059-9.
- Musee de Letteres(French)
External links
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- Nomenclature (in French)
- History of Rue de Nesle (in French)
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