Sorbonne in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe

La Mairie du Ve Arrondissement / Fifth Arrondissement City Hall

— Histoire de Paris —

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 27, 2022

1. La Mairie du Ve Arrondissement / Fifth Arrondissement City Hall Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Une loi du 2 juillet 1844 décide, afin d'harmoniser la place du Panthéon, la construction d'un bâtiment symétrique à l'Ecole de Droit; en même temps, le prolongement de la rue Soufflot jusqu'au boulevard Saint-Michel ouvrirait la perspective sur le jardin du Luxembourg. Le gros œuvre est achevé en 1849; l'aménagement intérieur et les embellissements, confiés à Victor Calliat, datent de 1866-1870. Mais les bâtiments se révèlent vite insuffisants, et une campagne de reconstruction, retardée par la guerre, démarre en 1921: elle donne à l'édifice son aspect actuel, au décor caractéristique des années 1930. Le buste de la République en marbre blanc qui orne la salle des Mariages est une œuvre de Wermare.

(English translation:)

A law of July 2, 1844 aiming to harmonize the plaza fronting the Pantheon, authorized the construction of a building symmetrical with the School of Law; at the same time, the extension of the rue Soufflot to the boulevard Saint-Michel would open the perspective on the Luxembourg garden. The structural work was completed in 1849; the interior fittings and embellishments,

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designed and installed by Victor Calliat, date from 1866-1870. But the facility soon proved to be insufficient, and a reconstruction campaign, delayed by the war, began in 1921, giving the building its current appearance, with the decor characteristic of the 1930s. The bust of the Republic in white marble which adorns the Wedding Hall is a work by Wermare.

Erected by Ville de Paris.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Histoire de Paris series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.

Location. 48° 50.782′ N, 2° 20.668′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Sorbonne. Marker is at the intersection of Place du Panthéon and Rue Soufflot, on the left when traveling south on Place du Panthéon. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21 Place du Panthéon, Paris, Île-de-France 75005, France. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Le Panthéon (within shouting distance of this marker); La Faculté de Droit / School of Law (within shouting distance of this marker); Ancienne Eglise Ste Genevieve (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexandre Massiani (within shouting distance of this marker); Ferdinand Buisson

La Mairie du Ve Arrondissement / Fifth Arrondissement City Hall Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 27, 2022

2. La Mairie du Ve Arrondissement / Fifth Arrondissement City Hall Marker - wide view

(within shouting distance of this marker); Les Champs magnétiques / The Magnetic Fields (1919 - 1989) (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Joaquín Rodrigo (about 90 meters away); La Porte Saint-Jacques / Saint Jacques Gate (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

Also see . . . Mairie du 5e arrondissement de Paris (Wikipedia, in French).

Of particular note (in translation): In December 1935, the town hall hosted, like five other places in the capital, the first public broadcast of television programs in France.

(Submitted on February 5, 2023.)

La Mairie du Ve Arrondissement / Fifth Arrondissement City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 27, 2022

3. La Mairie du Ve Arrondissement / Fifth Arrondissement City Hall

The marker is visible here on the right corner of the building.

La Mairie du Ve Arrondissement / Fifth Arrondissement City Hall postcard view image. Click for full size.

1908

4. La Mairie du Ve Arrondissement / Fifth Arrondissement City Hall postcard view

Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 5, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.