Ville-Haute in Luxembourg, — Western Europe
Jean Racine
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2025
1. Jean Racine Marker
poete et historiographe de Louis XIV
qui fut en meme temps que ce roi
l'hote de Luxembourg du 21 au 26 mai 1687
In memory of Jean Racine, poet and historiographer of Louis XIV, who was at the same time as this king the guest of Luxembourg from May 21 to 26, 1687.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is May 21, 1687.
Location. 49° 36.558′ N, 6° 7.946′ E. Marker is in Luxembourg. It is in Ville-Haute. It is on Rue de la Congregation, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rue de la Congregation 6, Luxembourg 1341, Luxembourg. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Der ้ischter Synagog / La Premi่re Synagogue / The First Synagogue (here, next to this marker); Emmanuel Servais (a few steps from this marker); Les ษcoles Sainte-Sophie / Sainte-Sophie Schools (within shouting distance of this marker); Kaddish Monument
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Also see . . .
1. Jean Racine (Wikipedia). Overview:
Jean-Baptiste Racine (22 December 1639 21 April 1699) was a French dramatist, one of the three great playwrights of 17th-century France, along with Moli่re and Corneille as well as an important literary figure in the Western tradition and world literature...(Submitted on February 10, 2025.)
2. Openthalt vum Louis XIV. vu Frankrไich zu L๋tzebuerg (Wikipedia, in Luxembourgish). Excerpt (in translation):
On May 10, Louis XIV set out from Versailles. He was accompanied by the Dauphin, Louis de France, Madame de Maintenon who travelled incognito, the Marquis de Louvois, Minister of War, Jean Racine in his capacity as royal historiographer, a suite of members of his court, various(Submitted on February 10, 2025.)legitimate children of Madame de Montespan and de La Valli่re and other important French personalities, including P่re Lachaise.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 20252. Jean Racine Marker - wide view, looking south on Rue de la Congregation
He arrived in Luxembourg between 4 and 5 pm on 21 May 1687, where he was received by the Marquis Louis Fran็ois de Boufflers, later Marshal of France, in the presence of Vauban, at the Governor's Palace (the present-day Mansfeld building, seat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs). There he also lodged and received the nobility from the surrounding area. On the first evening a great feast was celebrated in the city.
In the following days, the king inspected the fortifications in detail, accompanied by Vauban.
For his visit, the streets were cleaned, colorful lanterns were hung in the streets and designs with fleurs de lys were placed on public buildings. The city's sergeants received beautiful new uniforms and a well was erected on the Place d'Arem, from which wine flowed. At the end of the stay, there was a big fireworks display. In total, the city of Luxembourg spent around 1,500 livres on the visit.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 10, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
