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

La Barricade du Square Viviani Memorial

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 26, 2022

1. La Barricade du Square Viviani Memorial Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Ici ont été tués au combat pour la liberation de Paris le 21 âout 1944

L’Inspecteur Principal THIBOUS Gaston
Les gardiens de la paix ROUZE Georges · VANNEREAU Andre · ROUX Maurice · BIARD Alfred
ainsi que trois F.F.I.

(English translation:)

Here on the 21st of August, 1944 were killed in combat for the liberation of Paris: Gaston Thibous, Principal Inspector; the policemen Georges Rouze, Andre Vannereau, Maurice Roux, Alfred Biard; as well as three French Forces of the Interior members.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Liberation of Paris series list.

Location. 48° 51.144′ N, 2° 20.879′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Sorbonne. Memorial is at the intersection of Quai de Montebello and Rue Lagrange, on the left when traveling west on Quai de Montebello. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 Pont au Double (a few steps from this marker); Square René Viviani (1928)

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Square René-Viviani Jewish Children’s Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Eglise Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Eglise Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dante rédige la Divine Comédie (about 90 meters away); Hôtel de Laffemas (about 90 meters away); Rue Galande (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

Also see . . .
1. La barricade du square Viviani (Gilles Primout, via Musèe de la Resistance).

Excerpt (in translation): Quai Montebello, in front of the gardens of the Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre church, the carcasses of the first burnt German vehicles and sandbags from the Passive Defense were used to erect a barricade. The men lie in wait, guns drawn. A truce was concluded, a ban on firing on either side, cars ridden by French police and German officers criss-crossed the streets to announce it. A few minutes later, a German sidecar displaying a white flag appeared in
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 26, 2022

2. La Barricade du Square Viviani Memorial - wide view
The memorial is located on the exterior of the northeast corner of Square Viviani.
front of the barricade. They were allowed to pass, since such were the orders. About twenty meters further, the car stops suddenly. Its occupants immediately opened fire on the F.F.I. There were eight dead, including three unidentified men.

(Submitted on February 7, 2023.)

2. La Barricade du Square Viviani (Gilles Primout, La Liberation de Paris, in French). A somewhat more detailed description of the event. (Submitted on February 7, 2023.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.