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About us...

Our residence is much more than just a place to live – it's a true little haven of peace! With its tree-lined park, it offers a green and tranquil setting, where the 40 residents contribute daily to maintaining a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Located in the heart of the Marx Dormoy district in Paris’ 18th arrondissement, it embodies a genuine spirit of sharing and community.

The members of the Co-owners' Council are pleased to welcome you to the "Le Prélude" Residence.

Find everything you need here: practical information, useful apps, the Paris transport guide, places to visit, and much more!

Le Prélude, much more than just a residence...

An Active Caretaker!

Ana, our dedicated caretaker, ensures the cleanliness, well-being, and security of the residence every day. Always accompanied by her faithful companion, Kim, she helps make our building a welcoming and harmonious place for everyone!

Ana is available from Monday to Friday from 8am to 12pm and from 4pm to 8pm and on Saturday from 8am to 12pm.

It can be reached on these slots (in french or portuguese) at :

+33 6 95 16 26 04

Reach her on WhatsApp via the link below!

A Bit of History...

Marx Dormoy (Photo Above)

Marx Dormoy was born on August 1, 1888, in Montluçon and was assassinated on July 26, 1941, in Montélimar. He was a French socialist politician and a member of the Resistance.

A member of the French Section of the Workers' International (SFIO), he notably served as:

• President of the General Council of Allier (1931–1933)

• Under-Secretary of State to the President of the Council (1936)

• Minister of the Interior (1936–1938, 1938)

According to his birth certificate, René Marx Dormoy was born in the working-class district of Rue de la Paix in Montluçon. His father, Jean Dormoy, was a shoemaker and a socialist activist who later became mayor of Montluçon (1892–1898). His name Marx was chosen in reference to Karl Marx. Raised in a modest household, he was only eleven years old when his father passed away.

During his military service, Dormoy was stationed in French Algeria, where he founded a Young Socialist group. After returning to France, he worked as a municipal employee in Montluçon before becoming a sales representative. When World War I broke out, he was 25 years old and distinguished himself in combat. After the war, he returned to civilian life, resuming his career in trade and coal distribution.

Michel Ordener

Michel Ordener was born on September 2, 1755, in L'Hôpital (Duchy of Lorraine) and died on August 30, 1811, in Compiègne (Oise, France). He was a French general during the Revolution and the Napoleonic Empire.

A native of Lorraine, Ordener spoke Platt (a dialect of German), which his French contemporaries often mistook for poor German.

His military career began when he joined the Condé Legion Dragoons on January 1, 1773. Rising through the ranks, he became:

• Brigadier (1776)

• Sub-lieutenant (1792)

• Lieutenant (1793)

• Captain (1793)

• Squadron Leader (1794)

• Regiment Commander (1796)

Ordener participated in several major military campaigns during the French Revolutionary Wars, serving in the Rhineland, Alps, Italy, England, and the Danube regions. His bravery and leadership earned him numerous promotions and recognition in Napoleon's army.

Sources: Wikipedia