Upper East Side in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Le Petit Prince
Photographed By Larry Gertner, December 31, 2023
1. Le Petit Prince Marker
Written in New York in 1943 by French author, aviator, and WWII hero
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Jean-Marc de Pas, sculptor
Bronze, 2023
Erected by the American Society of Le Souvenir Français, Inc.
Erected 2023 by American Society of Le Souvenir Français.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1943.
Location. 40° 46.594′ N, 73° 57.833′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Upper East Side. Marker is on 5th Avenue north of East 78th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 972 Fifth Ave, New York NY 10075, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cultural Services of The French Embassy (a few steps from this marker); Institute of Fine Arts (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry F. Sinclair House (within shouting distance of this marker); Cedar Hill and Glade Arch (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Loeb Memorial Fountain (about 400 feet away); Upper East Side Historic District (about 600 feet away); Metropolitan Museum Historic District
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Also see . . .
1. After 80 years, The Little Prince makes his New York City homecoming. Villa Albertine website entry (Submitted on February 24, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 24, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. The Little Prince (French: Le Petit Prince). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 24, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, December 31, 2023
2. Le Petit Prince
Credits. This page was last revised on February 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
