Rue des Saules, Historic street in Montmartre, Paris, France
Rue des Saules is a street in the 18th arrondissement of Paris that runs 468 meters and connects Rue Marcadet to Rue Norvins and Rue Saint-Rustique. The path features steep slopes and stairway sections that shape the walking experience through this area.
The street was first documented on Jouvin de Rochefort's map in 1672. Its name comes from the willow trees that once lined its sides.
The intersection with Rue de l'Abreuvoir holds La Maison Rose and the Le Lapin Agile cabaret, venues that drew artists like Picasso and Max Jacob. These locations remain places where visitors can sense the artistic energy that once filled this corner.
The street is reachable from Lamarck-Caulaincourt station on Metro Line 12, offering direct access to this section of Montmartre. The steep sections require comfortable shoes and stamina for exploring on foot.
In 1910, number 12 on this street housed a night shelter specifically established for Jewish immigrants arriving from Poland and the Russian Empire. This overlooked part of the story shows how the neighborhood welcomed migrants during a time of major population shifts.
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