Montmartre in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Marcel Aymé
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 11, 2025
1. Marcel Aymé Marker
l’écrivain
Marcel Ayme
1902 - 1967
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 48° 53.26′ N, 2° 20.27′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Montmartre. It is at the intersection of Rue Norvins and Rue Girardon, on the right when traveling west on Rue Norvins. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26 Rue Norvins, 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: D.E. Inghelbrecht (here, next to this marker); Le Passe-Muraille / The Man Who Could Walk Through Walls (a few steps from this marker); Comité parisien de la Libération
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Also see . . . Marcel Aymé (Wikipedia). Overview:
Marcel Aymé (29 March 1902 – 14 October 1967) was a French novelist and playwright, who also wrote screenplays and works for children.(Submitted on April 21, 2025.)
Additional keywords. plaque commémorative
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 11, 2025
2. Marcel Aymé Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 11, 2025
3. Marcel Aymé Marker - wider view
The marker is visible here by the building entrance in the far right óf the picture.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 11, 2025
4. Le Passe-Muraille (“The Walker Through Walls”) by Jean Marais (1989)
About 10 meters to the east of the entrance of Aymé’s building is this sculpture.
One of Aymé's most famous short stories is Le passe-muraille or "The Walker-Through-Walls". At the age of 42, Dutilleul suddenly discovers that he has "the remarkable gift of being able to pass through walls with perfect ease". What begins as a novelty that gives him pleasure ends up pushing Dutilleul toward ever more sinister pursuits. - Wikipedia
One of Aymé's most famous short stories is Le passe-muraille or "The Walker-Through-Walls". At the age of 42, Dutilleul suddenly discovers that he has "the remarkable gift of being able to pass through walls with perfect ease". What begins as a novelty that gives him pleasure ends up pushing Dutilleul toward ever more sinister pursuits. - Wikipedia
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 99 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 21, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
