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.
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.
Bal du Prado, 1855 - Drawing. Public domain image.
The Parisian Prado Ball, inspired by its Spanish counterpart, is represented here in 1855. A popular public dance venue for those who frequented the Jardin Bullier, its building would later house the Tribunal d... More
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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'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 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
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 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
Le Palais de Justice et le Pont-Neuf 1380
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
Le Palais de Justice et le Pont-Neuf 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
Le Palais de Justice et le Pont-Neuf 1878-1835
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
Le Pont-Neuf en 1845, vue prise de la berge du quai des Orfèvres
Here seen from just below the quai d'Orfèvres, is the Pont-Neuf in its completed state in 1845.
Le Pont-Neuf et le quai de l'École en 1820, d'après un dessin du temps
Many people bustle about on boats and on the triangle of land located just below the newly-built Pont-Neuf, here shown in 1820. Because it is located almost directly in the center of the city, the bridge has al... More
Le Quartier de l'Arsenal, 1420-1773 - Public domain map
Two plans of the Quartier de l'Arsenal, one (on the right) from 1420, and one (on the left) from 1773. The overlay shows the same area, in 1879, on both sides.
Le Quartier de l'Arsenal, 1420 - Public domain old map
Two plans of the Quartier de l'Arsenal, one (on the right) from 1420, and one (on the left) from 1773. The overlay shows the same area, in 1879, on both sides.
Le Quartier de l'Arsenal, 1773 - Public domain old map
Two plans of the Quartier de l'Arsenal, one (on the right) from 1420, and one (on the left) from 1773. The overlay shows the same area, in 1879, on both sides.
Le quartier des Halles en 1849
Dating back to the Middle Ages, the markets known as les Halles were a main source for everyday groceries and general food products in 19th century Paris. They were destroyed and rebuilt in 1851 in an attempt t... More
Le Temple, 1450-1770 - A plan of a building and a plan of a building
Two plans of the quartier du Temple, one from 1450, one from 1770. The overlay shows the same area in 1881.
Architectural diagram - Le Temple, 1450, public domain image
Two plans of the quartier du Temple, one from 1450, one from 1770. The overlay shows the same area in 1881.
Le Temple, 1770 - Public domain vintage map
Two plans of the quartier du Temple, one from 1450, one from 1770. The overlay shows the same area in 1881.
M. de Lamartine, haranguant le peuple à l'Hôtel de Ville, 26 février 1...
In this illustration, a key representative of the 1848 revolutionaries in Paris, Lamartine, addresses a group of likeminded revolutionaries on the value and significance of the new French flag. The provisional ... More
Marché des Innocents, 1855
The Marché des Innocents was opened in 1788 in the place of what used to be Paris's largest cemetery, the Cimetière des Innocents. This market, located in the first arrondissement, served as a central location ... More
Marché du Temple en 1840 (Carré du Palais-Royal)
The second-hand clothing market known as the Marché du Temple was located in the rotonde du Temple. Though it had been transferred from the Marché des Innocents in 1802, it did not officially open until 1811.
Marché du Temple en 1840
The second-hand clothing market known as the Marché du Temple was located in the rotonde du Temple. Though it had been transferred from the Marché des Innocents in 1802, it did not officially open until 1811.
Marché du temple, 1840, et Couvent de l'adoration perpétuelle du Saint...
Situated in the Temple neighborhood in Paris' 3rd arrondissement, the Marché du Temple and the Couvent de l'Adoration perpétuelle et du Saint-Sacrement are located near the Rue du Temple. The market was built b... More
Notre-Dame, 1881 - Drawing. Public domain image.
A view of Notre-Dame Cathedral. "During the Revolution, many of the treasures of the cathedral were either destroyed or plundered. Only the great bells avoided being melted down, and the Cathedral was dedicated... More
Notre-Dame, l'Évêché et le cloître, 1830
During the Revolution, many of the treasures of the cathedral were either destroyed or plundered. Only the great bells avoided being melted down, and the Cathedral was dedicated first to the cult of Reason, and... More
Palais abbatial, état actuel
The abbatial palace, consisting of a hotel and pavilion, underwent various renovations throughout the nineteenth century, as did its immediate surroundings. It is located on the rue de l'Abbaye near the bouleva... More
Palais de l'Institut et Hôtel des Monnaies, 1877
The Palais de l'Institut, located on the left bank overlooking the Seine, was originally built at the request of Cardinal Mazarin, though he never lived to see it. He wanted a building that would house a Collèg... More
Passerelle provisoire jetée en 1858-59, après la démolition de l'ancie...
The 1858-1859 pedestrian bridge that was temporarily built to replace the recently demolished Pont au change. The Pont au change bridge was originally built in 1647 and was located in the Châtelet district.
Place de Grève en 1855 - A black and white drawing of a city square
The very large courtyard and street area in front of the Hôtel de Ville was called the "Place de Grève" until 1828.
Place de la Bastille en 1830, vue prise de la gare de l'Arsenal
The Place de la Bastille, shown here in 1830, was created in 1792 where the famous Bastille Prison was once located. The statue of the elephant that appears in the background was part of a project previously pr... More
Place du Carrousel en 1850
Located near the Louvre, the Place du Carrousel was once home to various art and book vendors. These vendors were forced to relocate in 1848 due to newly established laws under the Second Republic. This is a re... More
Place du Châtelet 1820-1855 - Engraving, Public domain image
Portrayal of the Place du Châtelet as it stood between 1820 and 1855. Following the demolition of the Châtelet castle in 1802, Napoléon had a fountain, shown here, installed in the Place to commemorate his victories.
Place du Châtelet en 1807 - Public domain monumental decor engraving
An engraving representing the Place du Châtelet in 1807. Following the demolition of the Châtelet castle in 1802, Napoléon had a fountain, shown here, installed in the Place to commemorate his victories.
Place du Châtelet et Pont au Change, 1830
"The Place du Châtelet takes its name from the ancient fortress, Le Grand Châtelet, that was constructed to guard the Pont au Change. It was destroyed by Napoléon I. Napleon III, however, gave it its present fo... More
Place du Châtelet et Pont au Change, 1876
"The Place du Châtelet takes its name from the ancient fortress, Le Grand Châtelet, that was constructed to guard the Pont au Change. It was destroyed by Napoléon I. Napleon III, however, gave it its present fo... More
Place du parvis en 1865
A portrayal of the Place du parvis in 1865. Located near the Notre-Dame Cathedral, it once served as a market and gathering place, as well as a place for criminals to publicly repent. It underwent numerous arch... More
Place du Parvis en 1877, et entrée de l'Hôtel-Dieu (ancien)
A depiction of the Place du parvis and the entrance to the Hôtel-Dieu, as seen in 1877.
Plan de l'Hôtel de Nesle de l'Abbaye de Saint-Germain des Prés
A map of the Saint-Germain des Prés abbey and the surrounding neighborhood in the 15th century. The overlay is titled, "Plan du Quartier-St Germain-des-Prés et du Quartier de la Monnaie (1877)". Both maps show ... More
Plan du quartier de Notre-Dame 1150, 1550, 1750
Aerial plans of the area around Notre-Dame Cathedral. Three maps, in order from left to right, show the area in 1750, 1550, and 1150. On the overlay, the same area is shown in 1881.
Pompe Notre-Dame, vue prise de la voûte du quai de Gêvres en 1861
This print shows the "Pompe Notre-Dame," or "Notre-Dame Pump," originally built in 1670 then reconstructed in 1708. This pump channeled waters from the Seine into many public fountains and monuments, allowing t... More
Projet de M. Magne, l'un des plus remarqués au concours fait pour la r...
Here is a spectacular direct view of the renovated Hôtel de Ville from the Place d'Arcole. After the Paris Commune's near-complete destruction of many parts of the Hôtel de Ville, it was up to many public archi... More
Quai aux fleurs, 1855 - A painting of a city with a bridge over a rive...
The Quai aux Fleurs, on the Ile de la Cité, runs from the Pont Saint-Louis to the the Pont d'Arcole. It was originally occupied by the oldest port in Paris, the Saint-Landry Port. The Quai aux Fleurs was built ... More
Quai de la Cité et Marché aux Fleurs, 1876
Founded in 1808, le Marché aux fleurs runs along the Quai de la Cité (Quai de la Corse since 1929).
Quartier de l'Hôtel de Ville au XVIIIème siècle
A plan of the Hôtel de Ville neighborhood of Paris during the 18th century. The overlay shows the same area in 1875.
Quartier du Châtelet, 1750-1836 - Public domain old map
Aerial plans of the Quartier du Châtelet. There are two views: the one on the left shows the area in 1750; the one on the right shows the area in 1836. The overlay also shows the same area in 1876.
Quartier du Châtelet, 1750 - Public domain old map
Aerial plans of the Quartier du Châtelet. There are two views: the one on the left shows the area in 1750; the one on the right shows the area in 1836. The overlay also shows the same area in 1876.
Quartier du Châtelet, 1836 - Public domain old map
Aerial plans of the Quartier du Châtelet. There are two views: the one on the left shows the area in 1750; the one on the right shows the area in 1836. The overlay also shows the same area in 1876.
Restes de la chapelle du collège des Grassins
The Collège des Grassins was one of ten major schools comprising the Université de Paris. It was built in the late sixteenth century and partially destroyed during the Revolution, and was closed shortly after. ... More
Restes du Châtelet, rue de la saulnerie, démolie en 1855
An 1855 depiction of the remains of Châtelet, as seen from the rue de la saulnerie. This small castle dates back to the twelfth century, and was demolished under Napoléon in 1802.
Restes du collège de Montaigu à l'angle de la rue des Sept-Voies et de...
Constructed during the fourteenth century, the Collège de Montaigu à was part of the Faculté des Arts of the Université de Paris. It was eventually transformed into a military hospital during the July Monarchy,... More
Rue de Constantine en 1855
A representation of the rue de Constantine in 1855. This street, located in the seventh arrondissement, is often associated with the Marché aux Fleurs, a flower market that has existed since 1809. - N.B. This p... More
Rue de la Calandre, 1850
The street which demarcates one border of the historic area where the Saint-Germain le Vieux church and the Marché-Neuf were once situated. Seen here in 1850, little historic evidence remains of the area's form... More