28 juillet 1840, translation des cendres des victimes des trois journé...
In a ceremony to honor the victims of the July Revolution of 1830, a column was erected in the Place de la Bastille in 1840. The inaugural ceremony also consisted of a translation of the ashes of various revolu... More
Allée des Orangers et terrasse des Feuillants en 1808
In the 19th century, the Tuileries gardens offered Parisians and tourists alike a peaceful setting featuring small bodies of water, public walkways lined with orange trees (shown here), and various terraces suc... More
Ancien manège construit par Molinos et Legrand en 1810
In 1810, architects Molinos and Legrand built a merry-go-round that was located on the rue Sainte-Marguerite. After being converted to a china shop, it was eventually demolished in 1876.
Ancienne bibliothèque du collège de Navarre
The collège de Navarre was founded in 1304 by the princess of Navarre and was known to be one of Paris's most distinguished schools throughout the centuries. It was closed following the Revolution and reopened ... More
Ancienne halle au poisson d'eau douce, rue de la Cossonnerie
Prior to being demolished in 1859, the halle au poisson d'eau douce (the fresh-water fish market), once located in the covered market of les Halles, was transferred to the rue de la Cossonnerie, shown here.
Arrivée du duc d'Orléans au Palais-Royal, dans la soirée du 29 juillet...
Following the revolution of 1830, the duc d'Orléans, also known as Louis-Philippe, was inaugurated King of France. On July 29th, 1830, he made a famous entrance in the Palais-Royal, where he would begin his rei... More
Attaque de l'Assemblée Nationale par la brigade Rateau
A brigade of writers, all carrying large quill pens, sign their names on the front of the National Assembly building. One carries a sign that says, "Batterie des encriers syphoïdes sans peur."
Attaque de l'entrée du Faubourg du Temple
A street fighting scene at the entrance of the Faubourg du Temple
Attaque de la barricade de la porte St. Denis
A street fighting scene at the barricade of the porte St.Denis.
Bal donné par les dames de la Halle, le 17 août 1850, au marché des In...
In 1850, the women of la Halle held a ball at the Marché des Innocents. This market, located in the first arrondissement, served as a central location since 1788 for Parisians to purchase various herbs and vegetables.
Banquet impérial dans la salle de spectacle des Tuileries, 2 avril 181...
On April 2, 1810, the Tuileries Palace celebrated the arrival of Napoleon and his new bride (Marie-Louise of Austria). The festivals of the following days consisted of many banquets, concerts and spectacles to ... More
Barricade de la Rue Clovis, 1848
A street fighting scene at the barricade of the rue Clovis, June Days, 1848.
A.Provost - Barricade de la rue du Petit Pont, 1848
A street fighting scene at the barricade on the rue du Petit Pont, June Days, 1848.
Barrière Fontainebleau - Le Général Bréa, Victime d'une trahison
General Bréa is surrounded by insurgents at the Barrière Fontainebleau, June Days, 1848.
Barrière Poissonière - Poursuite des insurgés, dans le clos St. Lazare
Soldiers are chasing insurgents in the garden of St. Lazare, June Days, 1848.
Bivouac des volontaires dans la cour de l'Hôtel de Ville, 26 février 1...
A group of revolutionaries during the February Revolution of 1848 gather in one of the Hôtel de Ville's meeting halls. The Hôtel served as the site of their provisional government throughout the short-lived revolution.
Boutique de M. Dentu, libraire, dans la galerie d'Orléans, en 1829
Originally located in Galeries de Bois of the Palais Royal, the bookstore run by M. Dentu was a famous site for literary meetings and discussions in the late eighteenth century. The bookstore was later inherite... More
Bâtiment Montyon sur la place du parvis
Representation of the Bâtiment Montyon as it appeared in 1877. Located in the Place du parvis, it housed the Assistance publique.
Canonnade de la Place Baudoyer
The soldiers are shooting canons and firearms at the Place Baudoyer, June Days, 1848.
Canonnade du Panthéon, 1848
A street fighting scene with canons at the Panthéon, June Days, 1848.
Chapelle de l'Hôtel d'Harcourt, à l'angle des rues Coupe-Gueule et des...
The Hôtel d'Harcourt dates back to the Middle Ages, and was the property of various private owners. It was partially demolished in the seventeenth century, leaving behind the ruins of its chapel, later to be de... More
Chapelle des prisonniers en 1830
The prisonners' chapel in 1830, located near the Palais de justice. - Chapelle dite des Girondins, Conciergerie.
Chapelle du Palais-Royal, 1827, ancienne salle du Tribunat
Under the reign of Louis-Philippe, the Palais-Royal underwent various architectural changes and renovations. The original courtroom of the palace, for example, was transformed into a chapel (shown here).
Cimetière des Innocents 1550-1780
Two plans of the Cimetière des Innocents, one from 1550 (on the left), one from 1780 (on the right). The right side of the overlay shows the same area, in 1855, when it was known as the Marché des Innocents. Th... More
Architectural diagram - Cimetière des Innocents 1550, public domain im...
Plans of the Cimetière des Innocents, 1550. Public domain scan of 16th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cimetière des Innocents 1780
Plans of the Cimetière des Innocents, 1780. Public domain scan of a plan of settlement buildings, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cimetière des Innocents 1855-1877 - Public domain map
Two plans of the Cimetière des Innocents, one from 1550 (on the left), one from 1780 (on the right). The right side of the overlay shows the same area, in 1855, when it was known as the Marché des Innocents. Th... More
Cité et Pont-Neuf 1840 B
La Cité is the island in the middle of the Seine. The Pont Neuf is currently the oldest bridge in Paris. It was built from 1578 to 1605, and the original structure is still standing. At the time of its construc... More
Cité et Pont-Neuf 1840 - A view of a city with a bridge over a river
La Cité is the island in the middle of the Seine. The Pont Neuf is currently the oldest bridge in Paris. It was built from 1578 to 1605, and the original structure is still standing. At the time of its construc... More
Cité et Pont-Neuf 1878 B
La Cité is the island in the middle of the Seine. The Pont Neuf is currently the oldest bridge in Paris. It was built from 1578 to 1605, and the original structure is still standing. At the time of its construc... More
Cité et Pont-Neuf 1878 - A drawing of a bridge over a river
La Cité is the island in the middle of the Seine. The Pont Neuf is currently the oldest bridge in Paris. It was built from 1578 to 1605, and the original structure is still standing. At the time of its construc... More
Cloître et église Saint-Benoît, en 1810
The Saint-Benoît church was located in the Latin Quarter, and was one of Paris's oldest churches, dating back to the Middle Ages. Throughout the centuries, it was used as a site for religious worship as well as... More
Collège de Cluny, rue des Grès, 1820
The Collège de Cluny was founded in 1269, but underwent various architectural additions in the following years, which would lead to its reputation as one of Paris's most aesthetically distinguished schools. It ... More
Construction de la galerie d'Orléans, 1829
Located in the Palais Royal, the Galerie d'Orléans was constructed in 1829 in place of the Galeries de Bois, and extended across the interior court of the Palais. Due to its relatively poor location and competi... More
Caricature, Contrat de mariage, public domain cartoon image
An officer shows Louis-Philippe a marriage contract. "Le Charivari" was a French newspaper that was published from 1832 to 1937. It was known for its satirical and humorous content, and featured caricatures, j... More
Corps de garde de l'Hôtel de Ville en 1830, ancienne grand'salle
This ornate interior from the Hôtel de Ville used to be a "great-room" in which dinners, balls, and other parties were thrown. After a raid by local discontents in 1830, however, the room became a "corps de gar... More
Cour des cuisines du Couvent des Célestins, en 1845
The Célestins Convent dates from the Middle Ages and was located in the Arsenal neighborhood of Paris. It underwent various architectural transformations throughout the centuries and was eventually demolished i... More
Cour du collège des Cholets, d'après un dessin de Goblain de 1818, com...
The collège des Cholets dates back to 1295, when it was founded in an attempt to aid poor theology students. The buildings, as well as the rue des Cholets, were completely demolished, and the remaining property... More
Cour intérieure de la Force en 1840
The prison located in the Hôtel de la Force, rue du Roi-de-Sicile, was established in 1782 following a decision on the part of Louis XVI to improve incarceration conditions. The prison consisted of eight courty... More
Cour Louis XVI sous la Commune - Engraving, Public domain image
"Communards" transport weapons and other supplies in and out of the great hall of the Hôtel de Ville originally dedicated to Louis XVI. In 1870, when the Paris Commune was just coming into power, such sights in... More
Derniers restes de l'église de Saint-Jean de Latran et vue du Collège ...
Saint-Jean de Latran was a small commandery of houses and churches, such as the one featured here. The Église de Saint-Jean de Latran was temporarily used as a communal school after being partially destroyed du... More
Derniers restes du collège de Cluny à l'angle de la rue de Cluny et de...
The Collège de Cluny was one of ten major schools comprising the Université de Paris. It was built in the thirteenth century. It underwent partial destruction in 1833, and was completely destroyed in 1860 as pa... More
Démolition du Châtelet, an 10 - Engraving, Public domain image
This small castle dates back to the twelfth century, and was demolished under Napoléon in 1802 (as shown here). The Emperor had a fountain installed in its place.
Eglise Saint-Landry vers 1810, d'après un dessin communiqué par M. Rom...
The Saint-Landry church in 1810, as portrayed by Romain Boulenger. Built during the Middle Ages, this small church underwent various architectural changes until its demolition in 1829.
Enlèvement d'une barricade rue Perdue, Quartier du Panthéon
Soldiers are removing the barricade on a street near the Panthéon.
Entrance on the Rue de Sèvres, 1892
This is one of the two views reproduced on the corners of the map at the end of the volume. It shows the monumental stone façade of the entrance on the Rue de Sèvres, and the crowd entering the building
Entrée de la Conciergerie en 1830
Here we see the arch of the interior entranceway into the Conciergerie.
Entrée de la rue de Jérusalem sur le quai des Orfèvres, 1850
An entranceway that leads directly from the Seine (below) onto the quai d'Orfèvres and into the rue de Jérusalem. Such passageways from the river into city streets were quite numerous during the nineteenth cent... More
Entrée de la Rue de la cité, 1850 - Ancienne Rue de la lanterne
A glimpse down the Rue de la cité, one of the main arteries of central Paris. The three-hundred-meter street has changed names and incarnations three times since the twelfth century, expanding notably in its ni... More
Entrée du bal - Hoffbauer - Engraving, Public domain image
In 1850, the women of la Halle held a ball at the marché des Innocents. The entrance to the ball is shown here. The marché des Innocents, located in the first arrondissement, served as a central market since 17... More
Entrée du jardin des Tuileries, du côté du quai, 1858
In the 19th century, the Tuileries gardens offered Parisians and tourists alike a peaceful setting featuring small bodies of water, public walkways, various terraces and pavilions, as well as numerous statues, ... More
Entrée du Louvre, côté du nord, 1810
The entrance to the Louvre as seen from the north side of the monument in 1810. Before the construction of Versailles and the Louvre's transformation into the famous museum that it is today, the monument was on... More
Entrée principale du palais, 1878 Paris World Fair
Entrance gate of the Palais du Champ-de-Mars, at the 1878 Paris World Fair. The Palais was facing the Trocadéro, and was located on the site where the Eiffel Tower is now standing. The phrase "fluctuat nec merg... More
Est de deux ! ........ vive la charte; 28 Juillet 1830
A man holding a gun shouts amid a battle, July Revolution, 1830.
Exposition des produits de l'industrie française, dans la cour du Louv...
An 1801 representation of an industrial exposition in the courtyard of the Louvre. Before the construction of Versailles and the Louvre's transformation into the famous museum that it is today, the monument was... More
Extérieur de Saint-Julien le Pauvre, côté du nord
Located near the Sorbonne, the priory Saint-Julien le Pauvre dates back to the Middle Ages. This church underwent various architectural changes throughout the centuries, and was nearly destroyed following the Revolution.
Charles Percier - Fontaine Desaix, élevée en 1802 sur la place Dauphin...
This print shows the Fontaine Desaix, erected by Napoleon in memory of Louis Charles Antoine Desaix de Veygoux, a French General and military leader who died on a campaign in Italy in 1800.
Fortifications de Paris. Usage qu'on en pourra faire quelque jour
A battle scene against a Parisian backdrop.
Galerie d'Orléans en 1840 - Engraving, Public domain image
Located in the Palais Royal, the Galerie d'Orléans was built in 1829 in place of the Galeries de Bois, and extended across the interior court of the Palais. Its cover consisted of a glass roof (shown here) and ... More
Galerie des fêtes - Hoffbauer
This illustration shows the magnificent central ballroom of the Hôtel de Ville de Paris filled with people in formal wear dancing beneath dozens of ornate chandeliers. With the beginning of the Second Empire in... More
Galeries de bois (ancien camp des Tartares), au Palais-Royal, 1825
The Galeries de Bois were established in 1784 in the garden of the Palais-Royal, located in the first arrondissement. In addition to over one hundred boutiques, the Galeries featured circus-like attractions tha... More
Galeries de bois au Palais-Royal, en 1828
The Galeries de Bois were established in 1784 in the garden of the Palais-Royal, located in the first arrondissement. In addition to over one hundred boutiques, the Galeries featured circus-like attractions tha... More
General view of the Bon Marché, 1892
This view is one of the two reproduced in the corners of the map. It shows the building of the Bon Marché as well as famous monuments surrounding it in the background, in particular the Eiffel tower and the Inv... More
Grand banquet donné dans la salle des Maréchaux, à l'occasion du maria...
Following his 1859 marriage in Italy, Prince Napoleon (Napoleon III's cousin) returned to the Tuileries Palace with his Italian bride, where a large banquet awaited them in celebration of the new union between ... More
Grand central staircase, 1892
The illustration shows the central staircase and the glass roof above it, Le Bon Marché, Paris.
Grand escalier latéral en 1825 - Engraving, Public domain image
Several court officials are shown either climbing or descending one of the larger staircases inside the Palais de justice, together with other Parisian citizens. At the bottom of the stairs, a female vendor sel... More
Grosse tour du Châtelet du côté de la rue de la joaillerie
An 1800 representation of the Châtelet tower, next to the rue de la Joaillerie. This small castle dates back to the twelfth century, and was demolished under Napoléon in 1802.
Hôtel de Ville, 1842 - A drawing of a bridge over a river
The Hôtel de Ville is Paris' city hall. Public domain image of 19th-century Paris - architecture, historical city building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hôtel de Ville, 1867 - A drawing of a boat going under a bridge
The Hôtel de Ville is Paris' city hall. Public domain image of 19th-century Paris - architecture, historical city building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hôtel de Ville, 24 Mai 1871 - Victorian era public domain image
During the "semaine sanglante" of May of 1871, the Hôtel de Ville was set afire by the communards and took nearly eight days to be fully extinguished. Completely destroyed in the fire, the building was eventual... More
Hôtel de Ville, 28 Juillet 1830
The Hôtel de Ville is Paris' city hall. Public domain photograph of French city, cityscape, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hôtel de Ville, en construction
This illustration is part of a series of plates showing the successive appearances of the Hôtel de Ville from 1583 all the way through the 1880s. Here we see the "new" Hôtel and bridge under construction some t... More
Impasse Saint-Martial, 1850
A glimpse down the narrow impasse Saint-Martial. By the nineteenth century, this impasse was the only vestige that remained of the Saint-Martial convent, established by Saint-Éloi (according to legend) prior to... More
Insurgés poursuivis dans les carrières Montmartre
The soldiers are chasing the insurgents in the quarry of Montmartre, June Days, 1848.
Intérieur de Saint-André des Arts, lors de sa démolition en 1815
The Church Saint-André des Arts was built in the twelfth century, and was conserved following the Revolution. The building was eventually closed and demolished in 1815, and gave way to the opening of the Place ... More
Intérieur de Saint-Julien le Pauvre; État actuel
Located near the Sorbonne, the priory Saint-Julien le Pauvre dates back to the Middle Ages. This church underwent various architectural changes throughout the centuries, and was nearly destroyed following the R... More
Jardin et Palais des Tuileries, 1585
A plan of the Jardin et Palais de Tuileries in 1585. The overlay shows the same area in 1878.
Jardin et Palais des Tuileries, 1770
A plan of the Jardin et Palais de Tuileries in 1770. The overlay shows the same area in 1879.
Jardin et Palais des Tuileries, 1878
A plan of the Jardin et Palais de Tuileries in 1585. The overlay shows the same area in 1878.
Jardin et Palais des Tuileries, 1879
A plan of the Jardin et Palais de Tuileries in 1770. The overlay shows the same area in 1879.
L'Arcade Saint-Jean - A black and white drawing of a city street
The Arcade Saint-Jean is seen here from the opposite end of a very narrow street typical of early nineteenth-century Paris. With the construction of so many new buildings around it, the archway became so crowde... More
L'empereur et l'impératrice recevant les félicitations des grands corp...
Public domain image of a historic building, 16th, 17th, 18th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
L'Université de Paris, 1770
A map detailing the location of the buildings of the Université de Paris in 1770. The buildings shown in black were built before 1610. The overlay shows the same area, in 1880.
L'Université de Paris, 1880 - Public domain old map
A map detailing the location of the buildings of the Université de Paris in 1770. The buildings shown in black were built before 1610. The overlay shows the same area, in 1880.
La Cité entre le Pont Notre-Dame et le Pont au Change 1754-1835
Plans of the area between the Pont Notre-Dame and the Pont au Change on the Ile de la Cité. On the left, a plan from 1754. On the right, a plan from 1838. A plan dated 1875 is overlaid on both sides.
La Cité entre le Pont Notre-Dame et le Pont au Change 1754
Plans of the area between the Pont Notre-Dame and the Pont au Change on the Ile de la Cité. On the left, a plan from 1754. On the right, a plan from 1838. A plan dated 1875 is overlaid on both sides.
La Cité entre le Pont Notre-Dame et le Pont au Change 1835
Plans of the area between the Pont Notre-Dame and the Pont au Change on the Ile de la Cité. On the left, a plan from 1754. On the right, a plan from 1838. A plan dated 1875 is overlaid on both sides.
La Cour du Mai en 1860 - Engraving, Public domain image
This lithograph provides a spectacular frontal view of the Cour du Mai by the Palais de justice, as it was in 1860.
La Morgue en 1830, d'après une lithographie de l'époque
Located on the Seine in an historic spot that was first the site of ancient Gallo-roman architecture remnants and later of the Grande-Orberie, the Morgue is situated in a building that during the 18th century w... More
La Morgue en 1840 - Engraving, Public domain image
The second incarnation of the nineteenth-century Paris morgue, once the site of a large butcher shop in the former Marché-Neuf.
La rotonde du Temple en 1840
The rotonde du Temple was constructed in 1781 and later sold in 1798 in preparation for the second-hand clothing market known as the Marché du Temple. Though this market had been transferred from the Marché des... More
La ville de Paris se donnant ses étrennes et s'octroyant toutes les ma...
The city of Paris (personified in a woman) takes buildings from outside the city walls. "Le Charivari" was a French newspaper that was published from 1832 to 1937. It was known for its satirical and humorous c... More
Pierre Langlume - Le bouquet, 1831
Political caricature depicting a crowd at a fireworks display, with pieces labelled "Paix à tout prix", "pairie", "pension", etc. The caption continues after the title, "Choui--i! Put! put-put! ... Patapatapouf... More
Le cabaret du Lapin Blanc - intérieur
The "Lapin Blanc" cabaret was created by a Gascon wine merchant named Mauras. Inspired by a novel of the time by Eugéne Sue in which fur traders come to the Rue aux Fèves ("lucky charm street") to seek out a fi... More
Le cabaret du Lapin Blanc, rue aux Fèves
An exterior view of the Lapin Blanc cabaret, established in 1844 by a Gascon wine merchand named Mauras.
Le fossé des Tuileries, caricature politique par Turpin de Crissé, 183...
Fearing a revolution, Louis-Philippe ordered that a moat with an iron railing be built around the Tuileries Palace. The caricature featured here by Turpin de Crissé is dated 1833.
Le futur monument de Napoléon aux Invalides
Citizens are looking inside a manhole at the Invalides. "Le Charivari" was a French newspaper that was published from 1832 to 1937. It was known for its satirical and humorous content, and featured caricatures... More
Le gamin de Paris aux Tuileries
A poor boy is playing in an armchair, Revolution, 1848.
Le Palais de Justice en 1859
This illustration shows the 1859 Palais de Justice in its entirety as viewed from across the Seine. It also provides a rare glimpse of the famous Pont-Neuf under reconstruction.
Le Palais de Justice et le Pont-Neuf 1380-1754
Plans of the Ile de la cité from the Palais de Justice to the Place Dauphine. There are two views: the one on the left shows the area in 1380; the one on the right shows the area in 1754. The overlay also shows... More