Petit-Montrouge in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Square Claude Nicolas Ledoux 1894
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 27, 2024
1. Square Claude Nicolas Ledoux 1894 Marker
This English garden is named after Claude Nicolas Ledoux (1736-1806), the French architect who was one of the main creators of the neoclassical style and designers of the Wall of the Ferme générale (i.e., the set of some 60 tollhouses surrounding Paris). A statuary commemorates the politician Ludovic Trarieux, who founded and was the first president of the la Ligue française des droits de l'homme (“French League of Human Rights”) in 1898.
Erected by Ville de Paris.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Civil Rights • 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 1898.
Location. 48° 50.074′ N, 2° 19.882′ E.
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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: Square Jacques Antoine 1896 (within shouting distance of this marker); Georges Lamarque (within shouting distance of this marker); Le Lion de Belfort/ The Lion of Belfort (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy (within shouting distance of this marker); Autour des Catacombes / The Catacombs Neighborhood (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Catacombes (about 90 meters away); Square Georges Lamarque (1904)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 27, 2024
2. Square Claude Nicolas Ledoux 1894 Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here to the right of the entrance to the park.
Also see . . .
1. Claude Nicolas Ledoux (Wikipedia).
Overview: Claude-Nicolas Ledoux (21 March 1736 – 18 November 1806) was one of the earliest exponents of French Neoclassical architecture. He used his knowledge of architectural theory to design not only domestic architecture but also town planning; as a consequence of his visionary plan for the Ideal City of Chaux, he became known as a utopian. His greatest works were funded by the French monarchy and came to be perceived as symbols of the Ancien Régime rather than Utopia. The French Revolution hampered his career; much of his work was destroyed in the nineteenth century...(Submitted on April 30, 2024.)
2. Ludovic Trarieux (Wikipedia).
Overview: acques Ludovic Trarieux (30 November 1840 in Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, Charente – 13 March 1904) was a French Republican statesman, lawyer, prominent Dreyfusard, and pioneer of international human rights.(Submitted on April 30, 2024.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 27, 2024
3. Square Claude Nicolas Ledoux - park interior
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 27, 2024
4. Square Claude Nicolas Ledoux - closeup of Ludovic Trarieux statuary
At on time the statuary was topped with a bust of Ludovic Trarieux (see following picture). The artwork was created by Jean Boucher and debuted in 1907.
Photographed by F.F., Paris, circa 1910
5. Stauary of Ludovic Trarieux (with bust)…
in Square Denfert-Rochereau (former name of this Square and the adjacent Square Jacques Antoine). The Square has had its current name since 1980.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 268 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 30, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
