Rue Affre

The Rue Affre is located in the 18th arrondissement of Paris and connects the Rue de Jessaint with the Rue Myrha. It is named after the Archbishop of Paris, Denys Auguste Affre, who was killed in 1848 while attempting to mediate at the barricades. Originally laid out as the Rue d’Alger under Louis Philippe, the street was renamed in 1864 to its present form. A major draw at the end of the lane is the church of Saint-Bernard, built in 1858 and designed by Auguste-Joseph Magne. Here you can experience the quiet character of the neighborhood and see the church's historic architecture, which stands out as the street's most distinctive landmark.