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

Admiral Tourville

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 26, 2022

1. Admiral Tourville Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Emplacement de L’Hotel
de TOURVILLE
Vice-Amiral et Maréchal de France
1642 - 1701

(English translation:)

Site of the mansion of (Anne Hilarion) de Tourville (1642 - 1701), Vice Admiral and Marshal of France

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical date for this entry is November 24, 1642.

Location. 48° 51.938′ N, 2° 20.694′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Mail. Marker is at the intersection of Rue Montmartre and Rue Mandar, on the left when traveling south on Rue Montmartre. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 64 Rue Montmartre, Paris, Île-de-France 75002, France. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. La rue de la Jussienne (within shouting distance of this marker); La rue Mandar (within shouting distance of this marker); Middle School Public César Franck Jewish Children’s Deportation Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); La Rue Montmartre (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); La Pâtisserie Stohrer / The Stohrer Pastry Shop

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(about 150 meters away); Bruno Lenoir and Jean Diot (about 150 meters away); Rue Montorgueil (about 180 meters away); Caisse d’Epargne de Paris (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

Regarding Admiral Tourville. Marshal of France, per Wikipedia, “ is a French military distinction, rather than a military rank, that is awarded to generals for exceptional achievements.”

Also see . . . Anne Hilarion de Tourville (Wikipedia).

Overview: Anne-Hilarion de Costentin, Comte de Tourville (24 November 1642, Paris – 23 May 1701) was a French naval commander who served under King Louis XIV. He was made Marshal of France in 1693. Tourville is widely considered as one of the most celebrated admirals in French naval history and is usually counted as one of the greatest naval technicians of his time.

(Submitted on February 8, 2023.)

Admiral Tourville Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 26, 2022

2. Admiral Tourville Marker - wide view

Admiral Tourville Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 26, 2022

3. Admiral Tourville Marker - wider view

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 8, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.