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

Henry Lachouque

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 11, 2025

1. Henry Lachouque Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Ici a vecu
le Commandant
Henry Lachouque
Historien de
Napoleon et de
la Grande Armee
1883-1971

(Here lived Commander Henry Lachouque (1883-1971), Historian of Napoleon and the Grand Army.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Military. A significant historical date for this entry is October 23, 1971.

Location. 48° 53.288′ N, 2° 20.365′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Montmartre. It is on Rue de l'Abreuvoir, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 Rue de l'Abreuvoir, Paris, Île-de-France 75018, 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: Clos Montmartre (1933) (within shouting distance of this marker); Le Lapin Agile

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Musée de Montmartre (about 90 meters away); Le Château des Brouillards (about 120 meters away); La Folie Sandrin (about 120 meters away); La Bonne Franquette (about 120 meters away); The Republic of Montmartre and Skadarlija - Twinning (about 120 meters away); Suzanne Buisson (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

Other markers no longer nearby. Clos Montmartre (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); La maison de Rose de Rosimond (was about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Henry Lachouque (Wikipedia). Excerpt (in translation):

Henry Lachouque, born Henri Lachouque on August 28, 1883, in Orléans and died October 23, 1971, in Paris, was a French officer and historian.

He devoted himself particularly to the history of the First Empire and had Napoleon's house at Longwood restored in 1934.

(Submitted on April 21, 2025.)

Additional keywords. plaque commémorative

Henry Lachouque Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 12, 2025

2. Henry Lachouque Marker - wide view

The protest banner reads (in translation), “Montmartre is angry! Say no to excessive ‘pedestrianization’”.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 242 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 21, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.