Monument du Jacques Charles et Marie-Noël Robert, Commemorative plaque in Tuileries Garden, Paris, France
Monument du Jacques Charles et Marie-Noël Robert is a bronze plaque set on a stone base in Tuileries Garden. It honors the two pioneers who launched the first crewed hydrogen balloon flight in 1783.
The plaque marks the flight of December 1, 1783, which departed from Tuileries Garden and traveled to Nesles-la-Vallée. This 44-kilometer journey demonstrated that humans could travel through the air.
The names Jacques Charles and Marie-Noël Robert mark a moment when Paris watched science happen live. Their achievement drew crowds to these gardens and showed that human flight was possible.
The plaque is located near the central basin in Tuileries Garden and accessible through multiple entrances. The site is easy to reach and the pathways are designed for all visitors.
In 1923, the historic flight was recreated at this spot in period costume. Two counts performed the reenactment to bring the original adventure to life.
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