La Muette in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Promenade d’Australie (1941)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 2023
1. Promenade d’Australie (1941) Marker
Anciennement promenade du quai Branly, la promenade d'Australie a été créée en 1941. Au n°11 se trouvaient, à la fin du XIXe siècle, les écuries de Napoléon III, qui servirent ensuite à la présidence de la République. Elle accueille un buste de Jean- François de La Pérouse, navigateur du XVIIIe siècle, officier dans la marine et explorateur français.
Formerly the Quai Branly promenade, the Australia promenade was created in 1941. At No. 11 were Napoleon III's stables at the end of the 19th century, which then later served the Presidency of the Republic. The Promenade contains a bust of Jean-François de La Pérouse, 18th century navigator, naval officer and French explorer.
Erected by Ville de Paris.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Parks and Squares of Paris series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.
Location. 48° 51.312′ N, 2° 17.342′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Châteaubriand (a few steps from this marker); Bir Hakeim Memorial (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Paul Morand (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Marie Louise Monnet, Germaine and Madeleine Tambour Memorial (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Le Drapeau Tricolore (approx. half a kilometer away); Bureau de Gustave Eiffel (approx. half a kilometer away); La Premiere Liaison Radioelectrique (approx. half a kilometer away); Dr. Suzanne Noël (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 2023
2. Promenade d’Australie (1941) Marker - wide view
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 2023
3. Promenade d’Australie - looking east along the Promenade
A bit of the Eiffel Tower is visible here on the right.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 2023
4. Bust of Jean-François de Galaup, le comte de Pérouse
One side of the plinth reads, “Great Navigator and Explorer of the Pacific. Given by Australia to the City of Paris and the People of France. 1989.”
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 14, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
