Mire du Sud, Meridian marker in Montsouris Park, Paris, France.
The Mire du Sud stands as a four-meter-tall obelisk with a cylindrical perforated top, serving as a geodetic marker in Montsouris Park.
Built in 1806 by architect Antoine Vaudoyer, this monument was initially placed in the Paris Observatory garden before its relocation to Montsouris Park.
The inscription on the monument reads 'DU REGNE DE MIRE DE L'OBSERVATOIRE - MDCCCVI', with Napoleon's name deliberately erased from the text.
Located at 2 rue Gazan in the 14th arrondissement, the monument sits approximately 70 meters east of the actual Paris meridian line.
The Mire du Sud functions as one of two meridian markers in Paris, with its northern counterpart situated at the Moulin de la Galette in Montmartre.
Location: 14th arrondissement of Paris
Architects: Antoine Vaudoyer
GPS coordinates: 48.82070,2.33816
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:54
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