Georges Brassens in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Les abattoirs
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The Slaughterhouses
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 28, 2024
1. Les abattoirs / The Slaughterhouses Marker
The Vaugirard slaughterhouses were built from 1894 to 1897, according to the plans of E. Moreau, on a vast plot of 10 hectares previously occupied by vineyards and market gardens. They replaced the scattered slaughterhouses on the Left Bank and included three sections: a butchery slaughterhouse, another for charcuterie and a slaughterhouse for horsemeat, a model of its kind opened in 1907. Built on old underground quarries of building stone, they required major landfilling and leveling works. Visited in 1897 by the President of the Republic Félix Faure, they were not inaugurated until 1898. Two bronze ruminants, the work of Cain, dominated the entrance.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Histoire de Paris series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 48° 49.952′ N, 2° 18.069′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Georges Brassens. It is at the intersection of Rue des Morillons and Rue de Cronstadt, on the right when traveling east on Rue des Morillons. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paris, Île-de-France 75015,
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Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Parc Georges-Brassens (1991) (within shouting distance of this marker); Emile Plaisant (within shouting distance of this marker); Equine Industry World War I Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); La Ruche (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Roger Corrouge (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Paul Budant (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Alfred Boucher (1850-1934) (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Germain Bedeau (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.
Also see . . . Abattoirs de Vaugirard (Wikipedia, in French).
Overview (in translation): The Vaugirard slaughterhouses are former slaughterhouses, for cattle, sheep and horses, in the Saint-Lambert district of the 15th arrondissement of Paris. With an area of 72,000 m2, they were opened between 1896 and 1904. They ceased their activity between 1976 and 1978 and were almost completely demolished(Submitted on April 29, 2024.)between 1978 and 1985. Only three buildings, the monumental gates and a few statues, including two bulls, are preserved. On the site of the slaughterhouses, Georges-Brassens Park was created, opened to the public in 1985.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 28, 20242. Les abattoirs / The Slaughterhouses Marker - wide viewThe marker is visible here a bit left of the black van.
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3. Les abattoirs / The Slaughterhouses Marker - detail
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 28, 2024
4. Bull sculptures
The two bull sculptures, mentioned on the marker, flank the main entrance to Parc George Brassens, which is situated on the former grounds of the slaughterhouses.
Photographed by F. Fleury, circa 1905
5. Vaugirard Slaughterhouses (15th Arrondissement) - interior view
Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 337 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 29, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
