Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe

Square Boucicaut (1873)

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 2023

1. Square Boucicaut (1873) Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Aristide Boucicaut, créateur du Bon Marché, créa le concept de « grands magasins», révolutionnaire pour l'époque. Son principe reposait sur une entrée libre et des prix attractifs. Son succès inspira Émile Zola dans Au bonheur des dames. La charpente du bâtiment, datant de 1876, a été pensée par Gustave Eiffel.

Une centaine d'arbres, dont certains centenaires, ombragent les parterres.

(English translation:)

Aristide Boucicaut, creator of Le Bon Marché, created the concept of "department stores", revolutionary for the time. Its principle was based on free entry and attractive prices. Its success inspired Émile Zola in Au bonheur des dames. The structure of the building, dating from 1876, was designed by Gustave Eiffel.

A hundred trees, some of which are centenarians, shade the flowerbeds.

Erected by Ville de Paris.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas

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. In addition, it is included in the Parks and Squares of Paris series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 48° 51.102′ N, 2° 19.586′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin. Marker is on Rue de Babylone, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paris, Île-de-France 75007, France. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Henri Beghin (within shouting distance of this marker); Maurice Desrez (within shouting distance of this marker); Le Bon Marché (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Pierre Poivre (1719-1786) (about 210 meters away); François-René de Chateaubriand (about 210 meters away); James McNeill Whistler (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Pierre-Simon Laplace (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Romain Gary (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

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Square Boucicaut (1873) Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 2023

2. Square Boucicaut (1873) Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here to the right of the park entrance.

Square Boucicaut (1873) Marker - park interior image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 2023

3. Square Boucicaut (1873) Marker - park interior

Note the Le Bon Marché sign visible in the distance.

Photographed By L.J & Cie, circa 1905

4. Square Boucicaut (1873) Marker

Prior to being Square Boucicaut, the park was known as Square du Bon Marché.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 45 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 30, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.