Where was Maigret’s office?

36 quai des Orfèvres, the Paris Préfecture de Police, and Inspector Maigret. Standing on the corner of Pont Saint-Michel and looking across the Seine, it's impossible to miss the immense structure wrapping itself around the corner of the quai des Orfèvres and the Blvd du Palais.

Where did Maigret work?

Maigret began working as a police man in Paris in his twenties. At the age of 30 he entered the Homicide Squad and later, nearing his fourties, became chief inspector of the squad. It is mentioned that Maigret retired when he would be in his mid-fifties, which gives him over 30 years of experience in the police.

Where was Maigret born?

Jules Maigret was born in 1877 in central France, not far from Moulins, as the only son of a farmer and his wife. Jules' father managed an estate of 7,500 acres, which included at least twenty small farms.

Why is Maigret so popular?

With more than 850 million copies sold, Inspector Maigret remains incredibly popular more than 80 years after his creation. Critics suggest that the books have enduring appeal because Simenon's characters are profoundly human.

Did Maigret have any children?

The couple have no children, although there was a daughter who died in infancy, much to their sorrow. When the Maigrets do get a rare evening together, they enjoy walking or going to the cinema. Maigret occasionally reads the novels of Dumas père, but never crime stories.

Who was the best Maigret?

15), Frank J. Prial writes that "Jean Gabin was the best Maigret." However, in his introduction to "The Short Cases of Inspector Maigret," Anthony Boucher remarks: "He has been played on the screen by actors as eminent and diverse as Harry Baur, Charles Laughton and Jean Gabin.

Where did Maigret retire?

Maigret abandons medical school and Nantes, moves to Paris, and joins the Paris Police Department.

Where did Maigret live in Paris?

Last but not least, the epicentre of Maigret's Paris is 36 Quai des Orfèvres, uncannily just around the corner from the geographical centre of Paris, at Notre Dame.

Why did they stop making Maigret?

'It wasn't my decision to pull the plug,' Rowan said of the demise of the pipe-smoking detective. 'That was down to ITV, who made some kind of judgment about what kind of shows they wanted to make and I guess how well — or not — our show was going down.

Where did Maigret retire to?

Maigret abandons medical school and Nantes, moves to Paris, and joins the Paris Police Department.

Who was the original Maigret?

Rupert Davies
Maigret (1960 TV series)

Who played the best Maigret?

Michael Gambon is spot-on as Maigret, one of the best and most faithful to the books as a matter of fact.