Plaine-Monceau in Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Le Quartier du Parc Monceau
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The Parc Monceau Neighborhood
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 24, 2024
1. Le Quartier du Parc Monceau / The Parc Monceau Neighborhood Marker
A priori, le parc Monceau et les luxueux hôtels particuliers qui l'entourent ne semblent avoir aucun rapport avec la Révolution française. Éloignés du centre de Paris, les quartiers de l'Ouest parisien ont pourtant été marqués par ces événements. C'est à cette époque que ce parc de luxe, aménagé pour les plaisirs du duc de Chartres, devient un jardin public. C'est aussi à ce moment-là que le château des Ternes se transforme en clinique privée, qui reste ouverte à une riche clientèle internationale. Mais cette vaste plaine que l'on appelle alors «Mousseaux» et qui prolonge le faubourg Saint-Honoré n'attire pas uniquement les riches résidences. On y trouve également un lieu de mémoire oublié de la Révolution: le cimetière des Errancis dans lequel ont été enterrées plus de mille personnes exécutées sur la place de la Révolution (actuelle Concorde).
At a first glance, the Parc Monceau and its surrounding luxurious private mansions do not seem to have anything in common with the French Revolution. Although far from the center of Paris, the western neighbourhoods of Paris were still marked by these events. It was during this period that this exclusive park, created for the Duke de Chartres pleasure, was turned into a public garden. This was also when the Château des Ternes was transformed into a private clinic, which remained open to a rich international clientele. However, this vast plain, which was an extension of the Saint-Honoré neighbourhood and was then known as "Mousseaux," and not only attracted wealthy residences. There is also a forgotten commemorative site of the Revolution: the Errancis cemetery in which were buried more than a thousand people who were executed on the Place de la Révolution (currently Concorde).
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 48° 52.84′ N, 2° 18.557′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France. It is in Plaine-Monceau. It is at the intersection of Place de la République Dominicaine and Rue Georges Berger, on the right when traveling west on Place de la République Dominicaine. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 Place de la République Dominicaine, Paris, Île-de-France 75017, 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: Parc Monceau (1861) (within shouting distance of this marker); La Première Descente en Parachute / The First Descent by Parachute (about 240 meters away, measured in a direct
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 24, 2024
2. Le Quartier du Parc Monceau / The Parc Monceau Neighborhood Marker - wide view
Looking south towards the main entrance to Parc Monceau.
More about this marker. This is one of sixteen (?) neighborhood markers showing the local points of interest in each neighborhood that are relevant to the French Revolution. An English-language app is available for download.
Also see . . . The Parc Monceau Neighborhood (Ville de Paris Parcours Révolution). Provides the same text as on the marker, but includes a timeline and an interactive map showing four related points of interest. (Submitted on January 14, 2026.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 52 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 14, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
