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This was believe or not my first time here on a business meeting, One of the off the beaten path of the Paris region and just over the Seine river, France is the most visited country in the world according to the official UN WTO , but there are still many places where they don’t show up at least not much in my belle France. Therefore, let me update this older post with new text and links for you and me , and tell you a bit on this is Levallois-Perret !! Hope you enjoy the post as I.

The City of Levallois-Perret is located in the Hauts-de-Seine dept 92 of the Île-de-France region. Occupying the right bank of the Seine river, the town is bordered   by Asnières-sur-Seine, Clichy, the 17éme arrondissement of Paris,   Neuilly-sur-Seine, and the Seine river, facing Courbevoie.  The main public transports here are the train station Clichy-Levallois SNCF train station line L, Gare de Pereire – Levallois RER C located in the 17éme arrondissement of Paris. The metro station that have taken is the line 3 Pont Levallois-Bécon; Anatole France and Louis Michel; and the RATP bus lines that I know and taken are the 84 93 and 94.

The historical monuments of Levallois-Perret of special attention are: the Temple de la Petite Étoile (Little Star) inaugurated in 1912; the former Hertford British Hospital, the Moorish villa of the Villa Chaptal, The Ravel hall is located in the premises of Maurice Ravel conservatory and host several cultural events. Other anecdotes are that the very year of the creation of the town (1867), Gustave Eiffel installs his workshops where all the elements will be made, which will then form the famous Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty. In 1878, the famous bicycle manufacturer, Clément Bayard, buys a vast piece of land and all the inhabitants take up again the challenge that the Meyer cycling champion launches in 1893 to a rider, Colonel Cody, better known under the name of Buffalo Bill. The outcome of the competition between the machine and the animal is eagerly awaited in this city which, born with the industry, lives in the cult of the technical innovations. The local Levalloisians are disappointed to witness the victory of the horse over the bicycle!

Famous at the cemetery of Levallois are of course Gustave Eiffel, whose tomb is the only one that is not in alignment with others. It is indeed turned to his tower, each of its pieces which was manufactured in his workshop in Levallois-Perret. The revolutionary Louise Michel, the composer Maurice Ravel, the generous Marie-Jeanne Bassot, founder of the Social Residence, but also Madame Soleil who knew the notoriety with its radio forecasts and Leon Zitrone, the famous journalist specializing in sports and royal weddings.

And of course, I do walk here too and do like one particular restaurant away from Paris that was worth the detour. Sadly, this is closed but here for the memories of always and good company, The restaurant of Laure and Thomas, the Le Chartier at 146 rue du Président Wilson. They are “Master Restaurateur” since 2011 . This title is issued by the prefect after an independent audit, rewarding the excellence of the best professionals of traditional catering. The cuisine is elaborated on the spot with fresh products , of quality (without any frozen). A cuisine that changes every season, like the menu à la carte every quarter. Different appetizers and dishes each day on the slate (ardoise). A simple and good quality cuisine. Also, a great wine menu, beautiful wine list at all prices. Nice bistro, wine bar, restaurant, inn, Chartier was a table like been at home . The dishes are traditional and beautifully presented, very good and at affordable prices. Since 1996, the Le Chartier offers a warm welcome and generous dishes. In its place is the Restaurant L et les Garçons ,not try yet,

A bit of history I like tell us that in 1215, the abbey of Saint-Denis, owner of the royal palace of Clichy, acquires a plot on the site called the vineyard to priests to practice viticulture.  1429: Jeanne d’Arc gathers her army on the plain of Clichy-Levallois for the lifting of Montjoie (upsetting the lords of France). This episode precedes the unsuccessful assault on Paris,at Porte Saint-Honoré (today 15 rue de Richelieu). According to Abbé Lecanu, historian of Clichy, there is a very close proximity between Saint Vincent de Paul, priest of Clichy between 1612 and 1625, St. Louise de Marillac, Antoine Portail and the parish of Clichy. It is in Clichy that  Vincent de Paul  Antoine Portail, his dearest and oldest companion to the Congregation of the Mission met. After having been his pupil in catechism, Father Portail is his first assistant, the first secretary of the Congregation and the first director of the Daughters of Charity. He died in 1660, the same year as two other Clichois: Louise de Marillac and Vincent de Paul. Levallois also gives the name of this patron saint to the market and the street leading to it. He finally ensures that Saint Vincent de Paul appears on one of the three stained glass windows surmounting the tabernacle of the Saint-Justin Church. On either side of the stained glass window depicting the Ascension of Christ before the Virgin Mary and the Apostles, we see on the right the stained glass of Saint Justin, patron saint of Levallois and, on the left, the stained glass window of Saint Vincent de Paul, patron saint from Clichy. During a good part of the 19C, the territory of the future town of Levallois-Perret belongs to the family of a relative of Napoleon Bonaparte. In 1806, Count Jean Berenger bought a large property in Clichy, at a place called Planchette. At that time, the village of Levallois does not exist yet. This count of empire, close to Lucien Bonaparte, Stendhal and Benjamin Constant plays a determining role for the success of the coup d’état of 9 novembre 1799 (18 Brumaire) . Appointed State Councilor for life by the Emperor, he takes a considerable part in the preparation of the Civil Code, the Code of Civil Procedure, the Commercial Code, the Code of Criminal Investigation, and the Penal Code.

The project of a city on the future site of Levallois-Perret is born in 1822 when a subdivision operation is launched at a place called Champerret (the stony field), after the disappearance of two hamlets still existing in the 18C: Villiers and Courcelles , by Nicolas Eugène Levallois with the help of a friend geometer Rivay, an operation that is a great success. The village of Levallois is officially born September 27, 1845, day of the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul (former priest of Clichy). It corresponds to the day when Nicolas Eugène Levallois bought his first parcel: “the vineyard to the priests”. In 1845, when Nicolas Levallois draws the plans for his city, he integrates without hesitation the property of Jean Berenger. But he categorically refuses any intrusion into his domain, and does not want to sell his property. Nicolas Levallois will have to wait for his death, in 1850, to begin the fragmentation of the locality of Planchette. On June 30, 1866, Napoleon III promulgated a law of creation of the town of Levallois-Perret, law taking effect on January 1, 1867. Until this official creation in 1867, the history of Levallois-Perret merges with that of Clichy to which it was incorporated.

The city of Levallois-Perret on its history : https://www.ville-levallois.fr/histoire-de-levallois/

The City of Levallois Perret on the salle Maurice Ravel : https://www.ville-levallois.fr/culture/lieux-culturels/conservatoire-maurice-ravel/

The City of Levallois Perret on its cementery see « cartographie du cimetière » for Gustave Eiffel : https://www.ville-levallois.fr/decouvrir-levallois/patrimoines-et-monuments/cimetiere-de-levallois/

There you go folks, another dandy right next to Paris so easy to get to and see something different of my belle France. Again, hop you enjoy this post on this is Levallois-Perret as I.

And remember, happy travels , good health, and many cheers to all !!!