Montparnasse in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe

Square Jacques Antoine 1896

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 27, 2024

1. Square Jacques Antoine 1896 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Architecte du XVIIIe siècle, Jacques-Denis Antoine dessina les plans de l'actuel hôtel de la Monnaie. Pendant la Révolution, accusé d'avoir creusé un souterrain reliant cet hôtel à la Seine pour que les anglais puissent dérober l'or français, il fait un court séjour à la prison de la Force. Du monument érigé en souvenir de Raspail, homme politique du XVIIIe, il ne reste que le socle.

(English translation:)
An 18th century architect, Jacques-Denis Antoine drew up the plans of the current Hôtel de la Monnaie (i.e., the mint). During the revolution, he was accused of digging a tunnel connecting that building to the Seine River so that the English could steal French gold, and he spent a short stay in La Force Prison. Concerning the monument erected in memory of Raspail, a politician of the 18th century, there remains only the base.

Erected by Ville de Paris.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Parks and Squares of Paris series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 2014.

Location. 48° 50.085′ N, 2° 19.896′

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E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Montparnasse. Marker is at the intersection of Place Denfert-Rochereau and Rue Froidevaux, on the right when traveling north on Place Denfert-Rochereau. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paris, Île-de-France 75014, France. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Square Claude Nicolas Ledoux 1894 (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); Catacombes (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Square de l’Abbé Migne (1880) (about 120 meters away); Square Georges Lamarque (1904) (about 120 meters away); Gare de Denfert-Rochereau / Denfert-Rochereau Station (about 210 meters away); Charles Couyba (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

Also see . . .
1. Jacques Denis Antoine (Wikipedia).

Overview: Jacques Denis Antoine (6 August 1733, Paris - 24 August 1801) was a French architect, whose most notable masterwork is the Hôtel des Monnaies in Paris, which gained him entrance to the Académie royale d'architecture in 1776. He is also known for his work on private residences such as the Château of Buisson de May in Normandy, built from 1781 to 1783. Most of his works are in the Neoclassical architectural style.

(Submitted on May 10, 2024.)

2. François-Vincent Raspail (Wikipedia).

Overview: François-Vincent
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 27, 2024

2. Square Jacques Antoine 1896 Marker - wide view
The park is now an Espace canin - a dog park.
Raspail, L.L.D., M.D. (25 January 1794 – 7 January 1878) was a French chemist, naturalist, physician, physiologist, attorney, and socialist politician.

(Submitted on May 10, 2024.)

3. Square Jacques-Antoine - Espace canin (Wikipedia, in French).

Excerpt (in translation): Since January 1, 2014, it has been the first “caniparc”, a green space reserved for free-roaming dogs, in Paris.

(Submitted on May 10, 2024.)

Monument for François-Vincent Raspail (base with statue missing) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 27, 2024

3. Monument for François-Vincent Raspail (base with statue missing)

Visible is the inscription “A F.V. Raspail, 1796-1878”.

Monument for F.V. Raspail (with statue) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By F.F., Paris, circa 1920

4. Monument for F.V. Raspail (with statue)

Although the marker only notes his political career, Raspail is also recognized for his work in biology, having been one of the early proponents of cell theory.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 10, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.