Boulevard Lefebvre
The Boulevard Lefebvre is a boulevard in the Saint-Lambert quarter in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, France.[1] It is one of the Boulevards of the Marshals, which run in the outer parts of the city.
 Looking toward the Exhibitions Center | |
  Shown within Paris | |
| Length | 1,265 m (4,150 ft) |
|---|---|
| Width | 40 m (130 ft) |
| Arrondissement | 15th |
| Quarter | Saint-Lambert |
| Coordinates | 48°49′47″N 2°17′45″E |
| From | 407, Rue de Vaugirard |
| To | Boulevard Brune |
| Construction | |
| Denomination | 2 March 1864 |
Location
The former buildings of the Central Civil Engineering Laboratory stand on the southern side of the boulevard. Across the boulevard, on the northern side, there is a group of buildings, one of whom collapsed during its construction in January 1964, killing at least 20 people and injuring at least 18. This accident was known as the Boulevard Lefebvre disaster.
The Exhibitions Center and the Dôme de Paris stand along the boulevard.
Boulevard Lefebvre was accessible through the Petite Ceinture bus line. Now it can be reached through the tramway Line 3a.
History
On March 2, 1864, the boulevard was named after François-Joseph Lefebvre (1755-1820), Duke of Dantzig and Marshal of France.[1]
Boulevard Mortier is part of the Boulevards of the Marshals belt first established in 1861 along the Thiers wall as a replacement for the Rue Militaire.[1]
The boulevard seen from Porte de Versailles, with the Church of Saint Anthony of Padua in the background.
The boulevard near porte Brancion.
Historic buildings
- No. 52: Church of Saint Anthony of Padua, Paris
- No. 58: former buildings of the Central Civil Engineering Laboratory
- No. 169: a low-rent house built by architect Jules Lavirotte in 1906.
Tramway Line 3 at Porte de Versailles- The boulevard (looking toward Porte de Versailles).
- Looking toward the Church of Saint Anthony of Padua.
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Church of Saint Anthony of Padua.