Monument to the victims of the Bazar de la Charité

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Monument to the victims of the Bazar de la Charité

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Monument to the victims of the Bazar de la Charité, Memorial chapel in 8th arrondissement, Paris, France.

The Notre-Dame de Consolation chapel stands at 17 Rue Jean-Goujon, featuring white stone walls and commemorative plaques listing the names of fire victims.

The chapel marks the location where 126 people perished in a devastating fire during a charity event on May 4, 1897.

This memorial site represents the evolution of public safety regulations in France and the development of forensic dentistry through victim identification methods.

Visitors can access the memorial during Heritage Days or by scheduling appointments through the Memorial Association of Bazar de la Charité.

The chapel contains personal objects recovered from the fire, including jewelry and medallions that belonged to the victims.

Location: Paris

Inception: 1899

Architects: Jean-Camille Formigé

Length: 1.2 m

Width: 2 m

Made from material: Euville stone

Address: 7e ligne depuis l'avenue transversale, division 92, cimetière du Père-Lachaise 75020

GPS coordinates: 48.86096,2.39686

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45

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