Arts-et-Métiers in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe

Square Émile-Chautemps (1858)

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 22, 2023

1. Square Émile-Chautemps (1858) Marker

A bit of history:
Paris city website entry
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Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Dessiné à la française, cet espace vert est créé par Gabriel Davioud à l'occasion des grands travaux d'urbanisation entrepris par Napoléon III et le baron Haussmann. Autrefois square des Arts et Métiers, il porte désormais le nom d'un conseiller municipal du 3° arrondissement au XIX siècle. Deux groupes de sculptures en bronze oment ses bassins. L'un représente l'Agriculture et l'Industrie, l'autre, Mercure et la Musique. Ces ceuvres sont respectivement signées par Charles Gumery (1827-1871) et Auguste-Louis-Marie Ottin (1811-1890). La colonne centrale, en granit du Jura, a été élevée à la gloire des victoires napoléoniennes. Le buste en bronze, ceuvre de Costas Spourdos, représente Marc Seguin (1786-1875), ingénieur français.

(English translation:)
Designed in the French style, this green space was created by Gabriel Davioud on the occasion of the major urbanization works undertaken by Napoleon III and Baron Haussmann. Formerly Square des Arts et Métiers, it now bears the name of a municipal councilor from the 3rd arrondissement in the 19th century. Two groups of bronze sculptures overlook its pools. One represents Agriculture and Industry, the other, Mercury and Music. These works are respectively signed by Charles Gumery (1827-1871) and Auguste-Louis-Marie Ottin (1811-1890). The central column, made

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of Jura granite, was erected to the glory of Napoleonic victories. The bronze bust, the work of Costas Spourdos, represents Marc Seguin (1786-1875), French engineer.

Erected by Ville de Paris.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Parks and Squares of Paris series list.

Location. 48° 52.037′ N, 2° 21.21′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Arts-et-Métiers. Marker is on Rue Saint-Martin, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paris, Île-de-France 75002, France. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Crimean War Commemorative Column (within shouting distance of this marker); Marc Seguin (within shouting distance of this marker); Eglise/Church Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Rue Vaucanson Deported Jewish Children Memorial (about 240 meters away); Roger Aizenman (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Rue Montorgueil (approx. half a kilometer away); Bruno Lenoir and Jean Diot (approx. half a kilometer away); La Pâtisserie Stohrer / The Stohrer Pastry Shop (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

Also see . . . Square Émile-Chautemps. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 15, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Square Émile-Chautemps (1858) Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 22, 2023

2. Square Émile-Chautemps (1858) Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here just to the right of the entrance gate.

One of two pools, with sculpture (mentioned on marker) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 22, 2023

3. One of two pools, with sculpture (mentioned on marker)

Bust of Marc Seguin, French engineer (mentioned on marker) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 22, 2023

4. Bust of Marc Seguin, French engineer (mentioned on marker)

Square Émile-Chautemps postcard, when it was known as the Square des Arts et Métiers image. Click for full size.

circa 1910

5. Square Émile-Chautemps postcard, when it was known as the Square des Arts et Métiers

Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 57 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 14, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.