Mètre étalon, Standard measure marker in Place Vendôme, France.
The Mètre-Étalon consists of a small marble shelf embedded in a wall, serving as a reference point for measuring the standard meter length.
The installation of this measuring device in 1796 marked a critical step in France's transition from regional measurement variations to a unified metric system.
This standard meter represents France's contribution to global scientific advancement through the creation of a universal measurement system during the French Revolution.
The marble shelf remains visible beneath the arcade at Place Vendôme, near luxury shops and hotels in the heart of Paris.
Among sixteen original standard meters installed throughout Paris in the late 18th century, this marker stands as one of only two surviving examples.
Location: Paris
Accessibility: Accès limité en fauteuil roulant
Address: 13 Pl. Vendôme, 75001 Paris, France 75001 Paris 75001 Paris
GPS coordinates: 48.86776,2.32874
Latest update: March 11, 2025 08:22
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