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

Square Louvois

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 3, 2024

1. Square Louvois Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Square Louvois
1859
Au XVIIe siècle, deux hôtels particuliers contigus s'élèvent sur ce site, dont l'un appartient à François Michel Le Tellier, marquis de Louvois. En 1793, un théâtre, dirigé par mademoiselle Montansier, les remplace. Il est racheté par l'État en 1795 et devient le premier théâtre à disposer de sièges pour les spectateurs! En 1820, l'assassinat du duc de Berry, devant le théâtre, entraîne sa fermeture, puis sa destruction. En 1836, un premier square est aménagé, mais c'est Jean-Charles Adolphe Alphand qui lui donne son aspect actuel. La fontaine, de Louis Visconti, est érigée en 1844. Elle est ornée de sculptures symbolisant la Seine, la Loire, la Saône et la Garonne, œuvres de Jean-Baptiste-Jules Klagmann (1810-1867).

English translation
Louvois Square
1859
In the seventeenth century, two private and contiguous mansions rise on this site, of which one belongs to François Michel Le Tellier, marquis de Louvois. In 1793, a theatre, directed by Mademoiselle Montansier, replaces them both. It is bought by the State in 1795 and became the

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first theatre to have spectator seating! In 1820, the assassination of the Duke of Berry in front of the theatre leads to its closure and then its demolition. In 1836, a square was developed, but it is Jean-Charles Adolphe Alphand that gave it its current appearance. The fountain, by Louis Visconti, was erected in 1844. It is adorned with sculptures symbolizing the Seine, the Loire, the Saône and the Garonne, works by Jean-Baptiste-Jules Klagmann (1810-1867).

Erected by Ville de Paris.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Parks and Squares of Paris series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.

Location. 48° 52.078′ N, 2° 20.277′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Vivienne. It is at the intersection of Rue de Richelieu and Rue Colbert, on the right when traveling south on Rue de Richelieu. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 69 Rue de Richelieu, Paris, Île-de-France 75002, 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: L'Opera de la rue de Richelieu (a few steps from this marker); Hôtel de Nevers (within shouting distance of this marker); Stendhal (about 90 meters away,

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 3, 2024

2. Square Louvois Marker

measured in a direct line); Edouard Léon Scott de Martinville (about 90 meters away); Rue Vivienne Deported Jewish Children Memorial (about 120 meters away); Le Site Richelieu (about 120 meters away); Gustave Trouvé (about 120 meters away); Kenzo Takada (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

Square Louvois' Fountain image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 3, 2024

3. Square Louvois' Fountain

Square Louvois image. Click for full size.

Photographed by L.J. et Cie, circa 1900

4. Square Louvois

Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 15, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on June 19, 2024.