Monument du Jacques Charles et Marie-Noël Robert, Commemorative plaque in Tuileries Garden, Paris, France
A bronze plaque mounted on a stone pedestal honors the first manned hydrogen balloon flight by Jacques Charles and Marie-Noël Robert in 1783.
The monument marks the departure point of the groundbreaking 44-kilometer flight from Paris to Nesles-la-Vallée on December 1, 1783.
The plaque represents a milestone in French aviation history, commemorating the scientific achievement that gathered thousands of Parisians at the Tuileries Garden.
The memorial stands near the central basin of Tuileries Garden, accessible to visitors through multiple entrances and wheelchair-friendly pathways.
During a 1923 ceremony, Count de la Vaulx and Count de Murard recreated the historic flight wearing period costumes at this exact location.
Location: Paris 1er Arrondissement
Location: Paris
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
GPS coordinates: 48.86483,2.32270
Latest update: November 27, 2025 13:06
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