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

Square Jean Allemane (1962)

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 10, 2024

1. Square Jean Allemane (1962) Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Anciennement «square Mercœur», cet espace vert a été réhabilité en 2011. Son nom rend hommage à Jean Allemane (1843-1935), ancien ouvrier typographe, homme politique et syndicaliste français, député de 1901 à 1910. On y accède aussi par la Maison des jeunes «Mercœur», du nom de la duchesse de Mercœur, fondatrice du couvent des Hospitalières dé la Roquette en 1936. Glycines, tilleuls, orangers du Mexique et. noisetiers ornent le jardin.

(English translation:)
Formerly known as “Square Mercœur”, this green space was renovated in 2011. Its name pays tribute to Jean Allemane (1843-1935), a former typographer, French politician and trade unionist, and MP from 1901 to 1910. It is also accessible via the “Mercœur” Youth Centre, named after the Duchess of Mercœur, founder of the Hospitallers of La Roquette convent in 1936. Wisteria, lime trees, Mexican orange trees and hazelnut trees adorn the garden.

Erected by Ville de Paris.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Labor Unions • 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 2011.

Location. 48° 51.392′ N, 2° 23.019′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Roquette. It is on Rue de Belfort, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Rue de Belfort, 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Le Gymnase Japy / The Japy Gymnasium (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Leon Frot (about 150 meters away); Square Olga-Bancic (2006) (about 180 meters away); Olga Bancic (1912-1944) (about 180 meters away); École Élémentaire Godefroy Cavaignac Deported Jewish Students Memorial (about 240 meters away); Répression au métro Charonne / Charonne Subway Massacre (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Les couvents de la rue de Charonne / The Convents of the Rue de Charonne (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Mémorial pour les chevaux réquisitionnés / Requisitioned Horses Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

Also see . . . Jean Allemane (Wikipedia). Overview:

Jean Allemane (25 August 1843, Sauveterre-de-Comminges, Haute-Garonne – 6 June 1935, Herblay in Seine-et-Oise) was a French socialist politician, veteran of the Paris Commune of 1871, pioneer of syndicalism, leader of the Socialist-Revolutionary Workers' Party (POSR) and co-founder of the unified French Section of the Workers' International (SFIO) in
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 10, 2024

2. Square Jean Allemane (1962) Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here just to the right of the entrance.
1905. He was a deputy in the National Assembly of the Third French Republic.

(Submitted on October 10, 2024.)

Square Jean Allemane - interior image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 10, 2024

3. Square Jean Allemane - interior

Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 150 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 10, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.