Place Marc Bloch, Square and pedestrian zone in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, France
Place Marc Bloch is a small square and pedestrian zone in the Charonne neighborhood of Paris's 20th arrondissement. It is framed by typical Parisian residential buildings and opens onto Rue de la Réunion, Rue des Vignoles, Rue de Buzenval, and Rue des Haies.
The square was created as part of an urban renewal project called ZAC Réunion, which reshaped part of the Charonne neighborhood. It officially received its current name on November 25, 1997.
The square is named after Marc Bloch, a historian who specialized in the Middle Ages and who joined the French Resistance during World War II. Giving his name to a pedestrian space in a working-class neighborhood reflects the local tradition of honoring figures who stood for both knowledge and courage.
The closest metro stations are Buzenval and Maraîchers, both on line 9 and within easy walking distance. Since it is a pedestrian zone, the square is accessible at any time of day without restrictions.
Marc Bloch was not only a historian but also one of the founders of the Annales school, a movement that changed the way history was written in the 20th century. He was shot by the Gestapo in 1944, which gives the name of this small square a weight that goes beyond simple commemoration.
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