Reims in Marne, Grand Est, France — Western Europe
Louis XV
North facing inscription:
Instruisez a jamais la terre
que Louis dans nos murs jura d'être leur père
Et fut fidèle a son serment
A LOUIS XV
le meilleur des Rois
qui par la douceur de son gourvernement
Fait le bonheur des peuples
the French People, this monument
calls out to all that
Louis vowed to be our father
And was faithful to his oath
To Louis XIV
The Best of Kings
who through his benevolent governance
brought happiness to the people
m. sutaine, étant lieutenant. m. coquebert, vice lieutenant,
m. cliquot, prévôt. m. cliquot blervache, procureur du roi, Syndic
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Rétabli par la ville de Reims en MDCCCXVIII
au moyen d'une souscription des habitants
son exce m. lainé, étant ministre de l'intérieur.
m. le baron de jessaint, prèfet de la marne.
m. le comte h. de gestas, sous prèfet, m. le baron ponsardin maire.
m.m. andrieux, boisseau, camu-didier, adjoints.
Erected 1765 by la ville de Reims.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.
Location. 49° 15.331′ N, 4° 2.047′ E. Marker is in Reims, Grand Est, in Marne. Marker is on Place Royal, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 Place Royale, Reims, Grand Est 51100, France. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Place Royale (within shouting distance of this marker); Porte et Place du Chapitre de la Cathédral (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Quartier des Banques (about 150 meters away); Edmond Marin la Meslée (about 180 meters away); Maison du Trésorier du Chapitre de la Cathédral (about 180 meters away); Chevet de la Cathédral Notre-Dame (about 210 meters away); Palais de Justice (about 240 meters away); Cathédral Notre-Dame (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Reims.
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