Odéon in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Jardin des grands explorateurs
Garden of the Great Explorers
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 13, 2024
1. Jardin des grands explorateurs Marker
1867
La fontaine en bronze, Les quatre parties du monde, dessinée par Carpeaux et exécutée par Davioud en 1875, est un hommage à Marco Polo (1254-1324) et à Robert Cavelier de la Salle (1643-1687). Le premier, explorateur de l'Orient, vécut plusieurs années en Chine avant de reprendre son voyage; le second, explorateur de l'Occident, parcourut les contrées des Amériques du Nord. Le square est planté de marronniers à fleurs blanches. Ses allées amènent jusqu'à l'entrée dujardin du palais du Luxembourg.
Garden of the Great Explorers
1867
The bronze fountain, The Four Parts of the World, drawn by Carpeaux and executed by Davioud in 1875, is a tribute to Marco Polo (1254-1324) and to Robert Cavelier de la Salle (1643-1687). The first, an explorer of the East, lived several years in China before resuming his journey; the second, an explorer of the West, traversed the countries of North America. The square is planted with chestnut trees with white flowers. Its paths lead to the entrance to the garden
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Erected by Ville de Paris.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Parks and Squares of Paris series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 48° 50.452′ N, 2° 20.207′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Odéon. It is on Avenue de l'Observatoire west of Boulevard Saint-Michel, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 27M Av de l'Observatoire, Paris, Île-de-France 75006, 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: Marechal Ney (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lila Kedrova (about 150 meters away); Romain Rolland (about 150 meters away); Esplanade Gaston-Monnerville (about 180 meters away); La Maternite Ecole d’Accouchement (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Bombardement de Paris (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ancienne abbaye de Port-Royal (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Louis Français (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 13, 2024
2. Jardin des grands explorateurs Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 13, 2024
3. La fontaine de le Jardin des grands explorateurs
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 16, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
