Saint-Denis in Seine-Saint-Denis, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Saint-Rémy: aux origines du quartier
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to the sources of the neighbourhood
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2024
1. Saint-Rémy, to the sources of the neighbourhood marker
Les textes anciens et l'archéologie nous apprennent l'origine du quartier. Il porte le nom de saint Remi, l'archevêque de Reims qui baptise Clovis, le roi des Francs, vers 496. Un texte indique que l'eau jaillit d'une source et des fouilles, effectuées en 2004, révèlent qu'à la même époque une nécropole s'étend à ses abords. Dans ce vaste cimetière, les morts reposent dans des sarcophages en plâtre. Deux d'entre eux sont ornés d'un décor moulé représentant un homme nu dont les bras se terminent par une croix. Source et cimetière sont probablement à l'origine de l'église dont les vestiges doivent encore se trouver sous l'avenue Saint-Rémy. L'église fut détruite au début du 19e siècle et seul un plan historique nous renseigne sur son aspect.
Ancient writings and archaeology teach us about the origins of the neighbourhood. The area is named after saint Remi, the archbishop of Reims who christened Clovis, the king of the Franks, around 496 AC. A scripture indicates that water
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 48° 56.148′ N, 2° 22.098′ E. Marker is in Saint-Denis, Île-de-France, in Seine-Saint-Denis. It is on Rue de Strasbourg near Avenue de Saint-Rémy, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Avenue de Saint-Rémy, Saint-Denis, Île-de-France 93200, France. Touch for directions.
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: Saint-Rémy: une histoire mouvementée / a restless history (here, next to this marker); La cité Saint-Rémy / The estate of Saint-Rémy (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint-Rémy: aux temps des usines / in the era of the factories (within shouting
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2024
2. Saint-Rémy, to the sources of the neighbourhood Marker - wide view
Of the two markers visible here, the subject marker is the one on the left.
Photographed by François de Belleforest, Cosmographie Universelle, 1575
3. Saint-Rémy, to the sources of the neighbourhood marker: inset map
Extract of carved map of the town in 1575 showing Saint-Remi’s church. The marker site would be located within the magnification bubble shown in the image.
Photographed by M. Wyss, UASD
4. Marker inset drawing
Decorated Merovingian sarcophagus (7th century) discovered during the archaeological excavations at 3 Rue du Général-Joinville (i.e., less than 70 meters from the marker site).
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 14, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
