Tag: Avenue Gambetta
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Objet 48 – Avenue Gambetta
The Avenue Gambetta is named after the politician Léon Gambetta (1838-1882), who was a member of the national defense government in 1870, president of the Council and deputy of the 20th arrondissement. Check out the former residence of accordionist Raymond Jouart nearby at number 25. Raymond Jouart (Accordeon)25 Av. Gambetta, 75020 Paris, France During WW2…
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Objet 43 – Philippe Drancy
Philippe Drancy (COMEDIENS)100 Av. Gambetta, 75020 Paris, France The defining moment of actor Philippe Drancy’s career was his work in the 1960s with the Compagnie Renaud-Barrault. The private repertory troupe was formed in 1947 to perform experimental productions. By 1962 Drancy was firmly embedded within its ranks, appearing in La nuit a sa clarté by…
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