Odéon in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Casanova
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 27, 2022
1. Casanova Marker
Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
(1725-1799)
Ecrivain et Aventurier Venitien
In this hotel lived Jacques Casanova de Seingalt (1725-1799) of Venice, writer and adventurer.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.
Location. 48° 51.001′ N, 2° 20.245′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Odéon. It is on Rue de Tournon, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 27 Rue de Tournon, Paris, Île-de-France 75006, France. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Clément Marot (here, next to this marker); Gabriel Marcel
this page online
Also see . . . Giacomo Casanova (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: "Giacomo Girolamo Casanova ( 2 April 1725 – 4 June 1798) was a Venetian adventurer and author. His autobiography, Histoire de ma vie (Story of My Life), is regarded as one of the most authentic sources of the customs and norms of European social life during the 18th century....He has become so famous for his often complicated and elaborate affairs with women that his name is now synonymous with "womanizer". Many of his exploits would be considered predatory by modern standards, however, including affairs with the emotionally vulnerable as well as the underage. He associated with European royalty, popes, and cardinals, along with the artistic figures Voltaire, Goethe, and Mozart....(Submitted on July 29, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 27, 2022
2. Casanova Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here above and to the left of the doorway.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 27, 2023
3. Casanova Marker - wider view
Of the two markers here, the Casanova marker is the one on the left.
courtesy of the Library of Congress, 1872
4. Casanova and the condom
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 27, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 4. submitted on July 29, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
