Assassination of Jean Jaurès, political murder in France
The assassination of Jean Jaurès took place at the Cafe du Croissant.
Jean Jaurès was assassinated on July 31, 1914, just before World War I.
Jaurès was an influential French socialist leader and antimilitarist.
The Cafe du Croissant is located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris.
The murder of Jaurès is considered a tragic prelude to the Great War.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
Location
Location
GPS coordinates
48.86923,2.34325
Latest update
August 31, 2026 12:18
