Gros-Caillou in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe

L’égoùt de Paris

[The Paris Sewers]

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 1, 2012

1. L’égoùt de Paris Marker

Inscription. Sous le Règne de S.M. Napoleon III Empereur des Français L’égoùt de la rue de Rivoli, de l’Hotel de Ville au Quai de la Conférence, Commencé en 1851 par M. J.J, Berger, Préfet de la Seine, a été terminé en 1854 par M. G.E. Haussmann, son successeur, la dépense montant a 750,000 F. a été supportée par la Ville de Paris Ingenieurs M.M. Dupuit, Homberg, Baudart, Rousselle, Vaudrey. Longueur 3200,00 Punte moyenne 0,001 Hauteur maximim 3m, 10 Largeur 2m.40

(Translated by Google Translate with modifications:)
Under the Reign of M.S. Napoleon III Emperor of the French The sewer of the Rue de Rivoli, from the Hotel de Ville to Quai de la Conference, Started in 1851 by M. J.J. Berger, Prefect of the Seine, was completed in 1854 by M. G.E. Haussmann, his successor, the expense amount 750.000 F. was supported by the City of Paris Engineers: M.M. Dupuit, Homberg, Baudart, Rousselle, Vaudrey.
length 3200.00
ponte average 0.001
maximim height 3m, 10
width 2m.40

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 48° 51.752′ N, 2° 18.144′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Gros-Caillou. Marker can be reached

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from the intersection of Quai d'Orsay and Pont de l'Alma. Located at the L’égoùt de Paris museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 93 Quai d'Orsay, Paris, Île-de-France 75007, France. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jean Giraudoux (within shouting distance of this marker); René Alazard (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gabriel Masse (about 150 meters away); Hyacinthe Vincent (about 150 meters away); The Conference Gate (about 180 meters away); André Dhôme (approx. half a kilometer away); Robert Garric (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Jacques Cartier (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 1, 2012

2. L’égoùt de Paris Marker

L’égoùt de Paris image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 1, 2012

3. L’égoùt de Paris

L’égoùt de Paris Museum gallery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 1, 2012

4. L’égoùt de Paris Museum gallery

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 507 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.