Sorbonne in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Rue Galande
— Histoire de Paris —
An old medieval road, taking its name from Etienne de Garlande, a favorite of King Louis VI le Gros, who owned a vineyard there. Parceled out after his fall from favor (1127), the street developed commercially, as apparent on the tax register of 1292, with fifty taxed notables listed on it, representing sixteen different trades. Bordered in the 11th century by a Jewish cemetery, the street retains a few gabled houses, and fragments of the Saint-Blaise chapel, which served the brotherhood of masons and carpenters. During the 19th century the street sank into misery, containing a starving population and dubious hovels, with haunts of beggars and drunks, such as the Château rouge or the Alexandre creamery as described by J.-K. Huysmans in "la Bièvre et Saint-Séverin».
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Histoire de Paris series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1292.
Location. 48° 51.132′ N, 2° 20.788′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Sorbonne. Marker is at the intersection of Rue Galande and Rue du Petit Pont, on the right when traveling west on Rue Galande. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 65 Rue Galande, Paris, Île-de-France 75005, France. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Monseigneur Joseph NASRALLAH (a few steps from this marker); Hôtel de Laffemas (a few steps from this marker); Eglise Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Eglise Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre (within shouting distance of this marker); Defenseurs du Fortin Huchette / Defenders of the Huchette Barricade Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Square René-Viviani Jewish Children’s Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Square René Viviani (1928) (about 90 meters away); Dante rédige la Divine Comédie (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.
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