Montmartre in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
L’hôtel du comte d’Escalopier
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Count Escalopier’s Mansion
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 10, 2025
1. L’hôtel du comte d’Escalopier / Count Escalopier’s Mansion Marker
On April 9, 1812, Marie-Joseph-Charles de l'Escalopier was born at the Château de Liancourt in Picardy, the scion of a noble family of the robe. His fortune allowed him to devote himself, as soon as his studies were completed, to the still very new science of archaeology, and in 1835, near the Barrière Blanche, he had a "Gothic" residence built, reflecting the taste of his time for the "troubadour style." In the garden, he had extraordinary serenities, heated by steam, and a gymnasium installed, but soon sacrificed them to build a library of 5,000 volumes, and a small museum of medieval goldsmithing. He returned to Liancourt to die there in 1861, and bequeathed his collections to the city of Amiens; the mansion was sold and demolished in 1882.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Histoire de Paris series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 9, 1812.
Location. 48° 53.133′ N, 2° 19.985′ E.
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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: Bernard-Marie Koltès (within shouting distance of this marker); Copi (within shouting distance of this marker); Raymond Souplex (within shouting distance of this marker); Van Gogh (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Le cimetiere Montmartre (about 150 meters away); Cimetière Montmartre (1825) (about 150 meters away); Le Moulin-Rouge (about 180 meters away); École 62 Rue Lepic Deported Jewish Students Memorial (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 10, 2025
2. Count Escalopier’s Mansion Marker - wide view
Also see . . . Charles de L'Escalopier (Wikipedia, in French). Overview (in translation):
Marie Joseph Charles de L'Escalopier, born on April 9, 1812 in Liancourt-Fosse and died on October 11, 1861 in Liancourt-Fosse (Somme), was a French historian, archaeologist, collector and bibliophile.(Submitted on April 11, 2025.)
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 10, 2025
3. Count Escalopier’s Mansion Marker - wider view
4. Marker illustration
Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 11, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
