Rue Royale, Paris
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place de la Concorde | |
| To | 2 place de la Madeleine |
|---|---|
| Construction | |
| Completion | April 22, 1732 |
| Denomination | March 11, 1768 |
The rue Royale (French pronunciation: Church of the Madeleine). The rue Royale is in the city's 8th arrondissement.
Among the well-known addresses on this street is that of Maxim's restaurant, at number 3.
On 12 August 1843, the rue Royale was the scene for a bizarre phenomenon, when tens of thousands of butterflies landed, causing chaos and swarming the shops and restaurants. The pillars of the Madeleine were, reportedly, "covered".[1]
See also
- Rue Royale, the city of Lyon
- Rue Royale, the city of Brussels
References
- ^ The Illustrated London News. Vol. 2. Elm House. 1843-08-19. p. 114.
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