Hincmar in Reims in Marne, Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne, France — Western Europe
Rue de Vesle et Magasins Modernes
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1. Rue de Vesle et Magasins Modernes Marker
Diverses tendances architecturales des années 1920 s’expriment rue de Vesle.
Les numéros 23 et 25-27, datés respectivement de 1927 et 1924, montrent comment le style post-haussmannien assimile l’Art déco : les motifs végétaux deviennent abstraits, les lignes se raidissent, les décors se raréfient, la toiture devient terrasse…
Aux numéros 33-35, les Magasins Modernes (Galeries Lafayette), réalisés en 1922 par Léon et Marcel Lamaizière, sont dans le goût des grands magasins parisiens du XIXᵉ siècle avec un espace central évidé.
Rue de Vesle, Grand Bazar après la retraite des Allemands © Archives municipales et communautaires de Reims
Rue de Vesle, avant-guerre © Archives municipales et communautaires de Reims
Nos. 23 and 25-27, dating from 1927 and 1924, illustrate how the post-Haussmann style integrated the Art Deco: patterns of plants became abstract, lines hardened, decor became more rarefied, roofs became terraces, etc.
At nos. 33-35, the Magasins Modernes (Galeries Lafayette), created by Léon and Marcel Lamaizière in 1922, are similar in taste to the Parisian department stores from the 19th century, with an open central area.
Rue de Vesle, Grand Bazar after the German retreat © Reims Municipal and Community Archives
Rue de Vesle, before the war © Reims Municipal and Community Archives
Die Nr. 23 und 25-27 aus den Jahren 1927 und 1924 zeigen, wie der Post-Haussmann-Stil den Art Deco-Stil aufnimmt: Die Pflanzenmotive werden abstrakt, die Linien werden steifer, die Verzierungen werden knapp, das Dach wird zur Terrasse…
Die Magasins Modernes (Galeries Lafayette) an den Nrn. 33-35 wurden 1922 von Léon und Marcel Lamaizière verwirklicht und sind im Stil der Pariser Kaufhäuser des 19. Jahrhunderts mit einem leeren zentralen Raum gestaltet.
Rue de Vesle, Grand Bazar nach dem Rückzug der Deutschen © Stadt- und Gemeindearchiv Reims
Rue de Vesle, vor dem Krieg © Stadt- und Gemeindearchiv Reims
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.
Location. 49° 15.217′ N, 4° 1.765′ E. Marker is in Reims, Grand Est (Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne), in Marne. It is in Hincmar. It is at the intersection of Rue de Vesle and Pass. Saint-Jacques, on the right when traveling east on Rue de Vesle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33-35 Rue de Vesle, 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: Opéra, ancien Grand Théâtre / Opera, Former Grand Théâtre (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Église Saint-Jacques / Saint-Jacques Church (about 90 meters
Photographed by James Hulse, August 5, 2026
2. Rue de Vesle et Magasins Modernes Marker
Another marker is no longer nearby. Palais de Justice (was about 180 meters away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by James Hulse, August 5, 2026
3. Rue de Vesle et Magasins Modernes Marker
Looking towards the east along Rue de Vesle.
Photographed by James Hulse, August 5, 2026
4. Rue de Vesle et Magasins Modernes Marker
The view of the Magasins Modernes (Galeries Lafayette) Building from across the street.
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 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 13, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
