Rue Gustave Simon, Street in Nancy, France
Rue Gustave Simon is a street in Nancy that runs from Place Carnot to Place Vaudémont with a gentle slope along its path. It operates as a one-way street and crosses Rue d'Amerval partway through.
The street was created in 1778 to connect Place Carnot with La Pépinière but originally ended at a dead end. Urban expansion in 1847 extended it to its current form linking two major squares.
The street's name honors Gustave Simon, who led the city during World War I as mayor. This choice reflects how Nancy remembers important figures from its recent history through everyday street names.
The street is easy to walk but its slope means comfortable shoes are helpful, especially going uphill. Since it is one-way for traffic, pedestrians can move freely in both directions without worrying about oncoming vehicles.
At the start of the street stands the Haussonville Bastion, which received partial historical monument status in 1995. This fortified structure is one of the older buildings in the city and shows traces of military architecture from earlier centuries.
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