It owes its name to Antoine Parmentier (1737-1813) Everyone is bringing the potato with Mr Parmentier, made his fame is due to the first prize, which he won in 1773 by presenting itself to competition on the theme of plants at the Academy of Besancon. He was the winner, presenting his ideas on replacements for Food. The subway station Parmentier opens on the avenue Parmentier, Rue Oberkampf and Avenue of the Republic.