Roquette in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Square Olga-Bancic (2006)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 10, 2024
1. Square Olga-Bancic (2006) Marker
Seule femme membre du groupe Manouchian et de l'organisation des Francs-tireurs et partisans - main d'œuvre immigrée (FTP-MOI), elle est arrêtée à Paris en novembre 1943, incarcérée à Stuttgart, en Allemagne et exécutée en mal 1944.
Arbustes à fleurs (Lilas de Chine, Lilas des Indes, Lavatères...) et plantes grimpantes (Morelle Faux Jasmin, lierre) marquent l'entrée du square. Il offre des espaces de jeux et de repos ainsi qu'un jardin pédagogique.
Formerly known as the Godefroy Cavaignac square, this green space was renamed on October 4, 2013 in tribute to Olga Bancic (1912-1944), a resistance fighter of Romanian origin who died for France.
The only female member of the Manouchian group and the organization of Francs-tireurs et partisans - main d'œuvre immigrée (FTP-MOI), she was arrested in Paris in November 1943, imprisoned in
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Flowering shrubs (Chinese lilac, Indian lilac, Lavatera, etc.) and climbing plants (Nightshade, ivy) mark the entrance to the square. It offers play and rest areas as well as an educational garden.
Erected by Ville de Paris.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, World II • Women. In addition, it is included in the Parks and Squares of Paris series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 10, 1944.
Location. 48° 51.384′ N, 2° 22.871′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Roquette. It is on Rue Richard Lenoir, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 41 Rue Richard Lenoir, Paris, Île-de-France 75011, 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: Olga Bancic (1912-1944) (within shouting distance of this marker); École Élémentaire Godefroy Cavaignac Deported Jewish Students Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Le Gymnase Japy / The Japy Gymnasium (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Square Jean Allemane (1962) (about 180 meters away); Mémorial pour les chevaux réquisitionnés / Requisitioned Horses Memorial
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 10, 2024
2. Square Olga-Bancic (2006) Marker - wide view
The park may be entered through the gates here.
Also see . . . Olga Bancic (Wikipedia). Overview:
Olga Bancic (born Golda Bancic; also known under her French nom de guerre Pierrette; 10 May 1912 – 10 May 1944) was a Jewish Romanian communist activist, known for her role in the French Resistance. A member of the FTP-MOI and Missak Manouchian's Group, she was captured by Nazi German forces in late 1943, and executed soon after. Bancic was married to the writer and fellow FTP-MOI fighter Alexandru Jar. She was the last person decapitated by axe or similar (and not via guillotine) in Germany, and the last known in Europe.(Submitted on October 9, 2024.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 10, 2024
3. Square Olga-Bancic interior
Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 173 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 9, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
