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

Square Eugène-Thomas (1877)

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 10, 2024

1. Square Eugène-Thomas (1877) Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Le nom du square rend hommage au résistant et créateur du réseau de résistance France au Combat, Eugène Thomas (1903-1969), plusieurs fois ministre sous la IV République. Derrière le square se trouve la mairie du 12° arrondissement, œuvre d'Eugène Hénard (1849-1923), architecte et urbaniste, inventeur du rondpoint.

Sophoras du Japon et houx y poussent.

(English translation:)

The name of the square pays tribute to the resistance fighter and creator of the France au Combat resistance network, Eugène Thomas (1903-1969), several times minister under the Fourth Republic. Behind the square is the town hall of the 12th arrondissement, the work of Eugène Hénard (1849-1923), architect and urban planner, inventor of the roundabout.

Japanese pagoda trees and holly grow within the park.

Erected by Ville de Paris.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Parks and Squares of Paris series list.

Location. 48° 50.478′ N, 2° 23.239′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Picpus. It is on Rue de Charenton. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 208 Rue de Charenton, Paris, Île-de-France 75012, 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: Enfants du 12ème arrondissement déportés / 12th Arrondissement Deported Jewish Children Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Jardin de Reuilly - Paul Pernin (1992) (within shouting distance of this marker); Juifs du 12ème arrondissement raflés / Jews of the 12th Arrondissement rounded up Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); École Élémentaire Publique Bignon Deported Jewish Students Memorial (about 120 meters away); Caserne, août 1944 / Barracks, August 1944 (about 120 meters away); École maternelle Elisa Lemmonier Deported Jewish Students Memorial (about 150 meters away); August 1944 12th Arrondissement Police Memorial (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); 46ème Regiment d’Infanterie Caserne / 46th Infantry Regiment Barracks (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

Also see . . . Eugéne Thomas (Wikipedia). Overview:

Eugène Thomas (23 July 1903 – 29 January 1969) was a French socialist teacher, trade unionist and politician. He was a member of the French Resistance during World War II (1939–45). He was Minister or Secretary of State for PTT four times in the post-war period.

(Submitted on October 7, 2024.)

Square Eugène-Thomas (1877) Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 10, 2024

2. Square Eugène-Thomas (1877) Marker - wide view

Square Eugène-Thomas and 12th Arrondissement City Hall (mentioned on marker) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by F.F. Paris, circa 1905

3. Square Eugène-Thomas and 12th Arrondissement City Hall (mentioned on marker)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 7, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.