Friday, September 14, 2012

An Introduction to Clichy area of Paris, France

Part of the Clichy - Pigalle section of Paris, France is the International famous " The Boulevard de Clichy ".   The history covers and lends its name to the Place de Clichy, resulted from the fusion, in 1864, of the roads that paralleled the Wall of the Farmers-General, both inside and out. It extends from the Place de Clichy to the Rue des Martyrs, nearly a kilometre away. During its tenure, the street has been known as the Boulevard des Martyrs, then the Boulevard Pigalle, and, finally, the Boulevard de Clichy. It is equally well known as the Boulevard Clichy.