Coupvray in Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Monument de Louis Braille
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 3, 2024
1. Monument de Louis Braille Marker
The scene below the text is a postcard of the monument in its former location.
Ce buste en bronze, réalisé par Étienne LEROUX, était situé près de la place de l'église. Il a été déplacé récemment dans ce square pour des raisons de sécurité. Un hommage en écriture BRAILLE est inscrit à l'arrière du piédestal.
This monument to the glory of a son of the village was inaugurated on May 31, 1887. It was financed by international public subscription.
This bronze bust, made by Étienne LEROUX, was located near the church square. It was recently moved to this square for security reasons. A tribute in BRAILLE writing is inscribed on the back of the pedestal. (Marker Number 4.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is May 31, 1887.
Location. 48° 53.402′ N, 2° 47.5′ E. Marker is in Coupvray, Île-de-France, in Seine-et-Marne. It is at the intersection of Chemin de Maupas and Route de Chalifert on Chemin de Maupas. The marker is somewhat secluded but not difficult to find. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coupvray, Île-de-France 77700, France. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Louis Braille (here, next to this marker); Tombe de Louis Braille / Louis Braille’s Tomb (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Louis Braille (approx. half a kilometer away); Jablines World War I Memorial (approx. 3.7 kilometers away); Char Saint-Chamond modèle 1917 (approx. 12.2 kilometers away); Le Rail Pendant la Grande Guerre (approx. 12.2 kilometers away); Photographier La Tranchée (approx. 12.3 kilometers away); a different marker also named Le Rail Pendant la Grande Guerre (approx. 12.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coupvray.
Also see . . . Louis Braille (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
Louis Braille (4 January 1809 – 6 January 1852) was a French educator and the inventor of a reading and writing system named after him, braille, intended for use by visually impaired people. His system is used worldwide and remains virtually unchanged(Submitted on December 10, 2024.)to this day.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 3, 20242. Monument de Louis Braille Marker - wide viewBetween the marker and monument is a cement-block memorial for Braille from 1975.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 3, 2024
3. Louis Braille Monument
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 3, 2024
4. Bust of Louis Braille
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 3, 2024
5. Monument detail - Braille teaching a boy to read
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 3, 2024
6. Inscription on the rear of the monument
In translation: “Monument erected by subscription in memory of Louis Braille. Born in Coupvray on January 4, 1809. Went blind at the age of 3. Student and later professor at the Royal Institution for Young Blind People in Paris. Inventor of the universally adopted writing system of raised dots for teaching the blind. Died in Paris on January 6, 1852.”
Below the inscription is a plaque with the Braille alphabet.
Below the inscription is a plaque with the Braille alphabet.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 10, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
