Rue de la Ferronnerie

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Rue de la Ferronnerie
Length 114 m (374 ft)
Width 16.6 m (54 ft)
Arrondissement 1st
Quarter Les Halles
Construction
Completion Before 1229
Denomination 1229

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The Rue de la Ferronnerie is a street in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, in the Les Halles area.

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Marking on the street showing where Henry IV assassination took place

History

  • Before 1229 the name of the street was rue de la Charronnerie (ou des Charrons). The street had its current name in 1229.
  • Henry IV of France was assassinated by Ravaillac on May 14, 1610[1] A marking on the street shows where the event took place.
  • One of the longest buildings in Paris is located on 2-4-6-8-10-12-14 rue de la Ferronnerie.[2] The building was constructed between 1669 and 1678.

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