Odéon in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Esplanade Gaston-Monnerville
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 13, 2024
1. Esplanade Gaston-Monnerville Marker
1934
L'avenue de l'Observatoire est occupée sur toute sa partie centrale par une série de jardins, dont cette esplanade. L'observatoire fut construit sous Louis XIV, en 1672, par l'architecte Claude Perrault qui n'utilisa ni fer, pour ne pas influencer l'aiguille aimantée, ni bois par crainte d'incendie. L'esplanade a été rebaptisée Esplanade Gaston- Monnerville, en l'honneur de cet ancien président du Conseil de la République (1947-1958) et du Du mai au 31 août Sénat (1958-1968).
Esplanade Gaston-Monnerville
1934
The Avenue de l'Observatoire is occupied over its entire central part by a series of gardens, including this esplanade. The observatory was built under Louis XIV in 1672, by the architect Claude Perrault, who used neither iron, so as not to influence the magnetic needle, nor wood for fear of fire. The esplanade has been renamed Esplanade Gaston-Monnerville, in honour of the former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Republic (1947-1958) and of the Senate (1958-1968).
Erected by
this page online
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: 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 1934.
Location. 48° 50.558′ N, 2° 20.199′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Odéon. It is on Rue Michelet west of Avenue de l'Observatoire, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 47359 Rue Michelet, 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: L'Ecole Coloniale (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Jardin des grands explorateurs (about 180 meters away); Jean de la Revers (about 210 meters away); Le Jardin du Luxembourg (about 210 meters away); a different marker also named Le Jardin du Luxembourg (about 210 meters away); Lieutenant Martinet (about 240 meters away); Le Decouverte de la Quinine / The Discovery of Quinine (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Marechal Ney (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. Esplanade Gaston-Monnerville Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
