Centre Erlon in Reims in Marne, Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne, France — Western Europe

Place Drouet-d’Erlon

— Visit Reims, Sur les pas de l'Art déco —

Photographed by James Hulse

1. Place Drouet-d’Erlon Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

La reconstruction de la place Drouet-d’Erlon est emblématique car elle regroupe un grand nombre de cafés, restaurants et hôtels.

On y remarque des vitrines Art déco (n° 5, boulangerie Waïda, aménagée en 1931 ; n° 36, devanture de pharmacie, 1922) et de nombreuses façades remarquables (n° 2-6, Clauzier et Mériaux, 1924 ; n° 8-14, Gaislin, Sediey sculpteur, 1925 ; n° 23, Sainsaulieu, 1923 ; n° 27, Fanjat, 1922 ; n° 80, Bellou, Bellanger, Collet, 1924 ; angle rues M.-Dormoy et T.-Dubois, Clauzier et Mériaux, 1924).

La ville essaie de renaître de ses ruines © Archives municipales et communautaires de Reims.
Place d’Erlon, les loges en 1913 © BM de Reims, Demaison Voirie III 41.
Reconstitution architectes Mignard, 80 place d’Erlon, façade cours Drouet d’Erlon © Archives municipales et communautaires de Reims.

The reconstruction of the place Drouet-d’Erlon is symbolic because it contains a significant number of cafes, restaurants and hotels.

Of note here are the preserved Art Deco windows (no. 5, Waïda bakery, fitted in 1931; no. 36, pharmacy front window, 1922) and the many remarkable façades (nos. 2-6, Clauzier and Mériaux, 1924; nos. 8-14, Gaislin, sculptor Sediey, 1925; no. 23, Sainsaulieu, 1923; no. 27, Fanjat, 1922; no. 80, Bellou, Bellanger, Collet, 1924; corner of rues M.-Dormoy and T.-Dubois, Clauzier and Mériaux, 1924).

The city tries to rise again from its ruins © Reims Municipal and Community Archives.
Place d’Erlon, the arcades in 1913 © Reims Municipal Library, Demaison Voirie III 41.
Reconstruction by architects Mignard, 80 Place d’Erlon, façade on Cours Drouet d’Erlon © Reims Municipal and Community Archives.

Der Wiederaufbau des Place Drouet-d’Erlon ist symbolträchtig, da hier zahlreiche Cafés, Restaurants und Hotels zu finden sind.

Es fallen Art déco erhaltene Fenster (Nr. 5, Bäckerei Waïda, Baujahr 1931; Nr. 36, Apothekenfassade, 1922) und viele bemerkenswerte Fassaden auf (Nr. 2-6, Clauzier und Mériaux, 1924; Nr. 8-14, Gaislin, Sediey-Bildhauer, 1925; Nr. 23, Sainsaulieu, 1923; Nr. 27, Fanjat, 1922; Nr. 80, Bellou, Bellanger, Collet, 1924; Ecke Rue M.-Dormoy und T.-Dubois, Clauzier und Mériaux, 1924).

Die Stadt versucht, aus ihren Ruinen wieder aufzuerstehen © Stadt- und Gemeindearchiv Reims.
Place d’Erlon, die Arkaden im Jahr 1913 © Stadtbibliothek Reims, Demaison Voirie III 41.
Rekonstruktion durch die Architekten Mignard, 80 Place d’Erlon, Fassade am Cours Drouet d’Erlon © Stadt- und Gemeindearchiv Reims.

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Monument, City of Reims, Greater Reims Urban Community.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.

Location. 49° 15.262′ N, 4° 1.653′ E. Marker is in Reims, Grand Est (Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne), in Marne. It is in Centre Erlon. It is at the intersection of Place Drouet d'Erlon and Rue de Thillois, on the right when traveling south on Place Drouet d'Erlon. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 Pl Drouet d'Erlon, Reims, Grand Est 51100, 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,

the Roman Empire,

and specifically the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Place d’Erlon (within shouting distance of this marker); Cinéma Opéra (within shouting distance of this marker); Église Saint-Jacques / Saint-Jacques Church

Photographed by James Hulse, August 5, 2026

2. Place Drouet-d’Erlon Marker

The view of the marker along the Place Drouet d'Erlon with the Condorcet Fountain in the background.

(within shouting distance of this marker); Fontaine Subé (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hommage aux martyrs de la Résistance française / Tribute to the Martyrs of the French Resistance (about 120 meters away); Immeuble de rapport Kodak / Kodak Apartment Building (about 150 meters away); Rue de Vesle et Magasins Modernes (about 150 meters away); Opéra, ancien Grand Théâtre / Opera, Former Grand Théâtre (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Reims.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 5, 2026

3. Place Drouet-d’Erlon Marker

Photographed by James Hulse, August 5, 2026

4. Place Drouet-d’Erlon Marker

The Subé Fountain stands north of the marker in Place Drouet-d’Erlon.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 13, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.