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

Square Marcel-Mouloudji (1986)

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 1, 2024

1. Square Marcel-Mouloudji (1986) Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Anciennement appelé Square Jean-Jaurès, cet espace vert rend hommage à Marcel Mouloudji (1922-1994), chanteur, compositeur et comédien français. Interprète de Boris Vian et de Jacques Prévert, il est l'auteur de chansons restées dans les mémoires telles Un jour tu verras ou Comme un p'tit coquellicot... L'axe central de la fontaine accueille une sculpture de Davos Hanich (1922-1987), qui fut l'assistant du peintre et sculpteur Fernand Léger (1881-1955). Réalisée en acier dépoli, elle contraste avec les décorations florales, apportant un caractère original à cet espace vert conçu par le paysagiste Jean Camand (1924- 1989). Quelques érables et plàtanes majestueux agrémentent le site.

(English translation:)
Formerly called Square Jean-Jaurès, this green space pays tribute to Marcel Mouloudji (1922-1994), French singer, composer and actor. Performer of Boris Vian and Jacques Prévert, he is the author of memorable songs such as Un jour tu verras or Comme un p'tit coquellicot... The central axis of the fountain hosts a sculpture by Davos Hanich (1922-1987), who was the assistant of the painter and sculptor Fernand Léger (1881-1955). Made of frosted steel, it contrasts with the floral decorations, bringing an original character to this green space designed by the landscaper Jean Camand (1924-1989). A few majestic maples and plane trees adorn the site.

Erected by Ville de Paris.

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

Location. 48° 53.114′ N, 2° 22.644′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Villette. It is on Villa Rémi Belleau. From Avenue Jean-Jaures there is a passage on the north side of the street (at approximately No. 71) that will take you to the marker and park entrance.

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Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 Villa Rémi Belleau, Paris, Île-de-France 75019, 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: Marie Curie (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); École Maternelle Armand Carrel Deported Jewish Student Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Annexe de l'état-major régional FFI / French Forces of the Interior regional headquarters (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Cimetière des Juifs portugais / Portuguese Jewish Cemetery (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Armand Dufour (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Square Serge Reggiani (1929) (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Salle de la Marseillaise (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Albert Platek (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

Also see . . .
1. Marcel Mouloudji (Wikipedia, in French). Overview (in translation):

Marcel Mouloudji, born September 16, 1922 in the 4th arrondissement
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 1, 2024

2. Square Marcel-Mouloudji (1986) Marker - wide view
of Paris and died June 14, 1994 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, is a French singer, songwriter, painter and actor.

His songs, alternately committed and sentimental, evoke love, war, nostalgia between sadness and solitude. He has notably interpreted texts by poets such as Boris Vian, Louis Aragon and Philippe Pauletto.

(Submitted on November 6, 2024.)

2. Mouloudji - Un jour tu verras (1977) (YouTube, 3:19). (Submitted on November 6, 2024.)

Square Marcel-Mouloudji - park interior image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 1, 2024

3. Square Marcel-Mouloudji - park interior

Might be a fly or it might be a bee? Might be art or it might be nature? image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 1, 2024

4. Might be a fly or it might be a bee? Might be art or it might be nature?

Sculpture by Davos Hanich, with fountain image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 1, 2024

5. Sculpture by Davos Hanich, with fountain

Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 6, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.