Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Vercors
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 14, 2024
1. Vercors Marker
A la mémoire de
Vercors
(Jean Bruller)
Co-fondateur en 1942 des
Editions de minuit
avec le Silence de la Mer
et des
Ouvriers du Livre
Qui par leur dévouement, au péril de leur vie sous l'occupation nazie, ont permis à la pensée française de maintenir sa permanence et son honneur
1942-1992
Ce lieu du monde, unique et prestigieux,
qui hantait ses pensées, nourrissait ses rêves,
exaltait son âme: le pont des Arts.
Vercors, La Marche à l'Etoile.
In memory of
Vercors
(Jean Bruller)
Co-founder in 1942 of Editions de minuit (Midnight Press) with the Silence of the Sea and Book Workers
Who, by their dedication, at the risk of their lives under the Nazi occupation, have enabled French thought to maintain its permanence and its honour
1942-1992
This unique and prestigious place in the world,
that haunted his thoughts, nourished his dreams,
exalted his soul: the Pont des Arts.
Vercors, La Marche à l'Etoile.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists:
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Location. 48° 51.466′ N, 2° 20.24′ E. Memorial is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois. It is on Quai de Conti west of Imp. de Conti, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 19 Quai de Conti, 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: Jacques Lecompte-Boinet (a few steps from this marker); Bibliothèque Mazarine / Mazarine Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Institut de France (within shouting distance of this marker); Roger Joseph Boscovich (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Alexander von Humboldt (about 90 meters away); La Republique de Jean-François Soitoux (about 90 meters away); Square Gabriel-Pierné (about 120 meters away); Le Colonel de Marguerittes (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.
Also see . . . Jean Bruller at Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 2, 2024.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 14, 2024
2. Vercors Marker
The marker is in the distance on the right of the entrance to the Pont des Arts bridge.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
