Point zéro des routes de France, Road marking at Parvis Notre-Dame - Place Jean-Paul II, France
The Point Zero medallion, embedded in the pavement near Notre-Dame Cathedral, marks the center point from which all road distances in France are measured.
Following the removal of a judicial execution post in the late 18th century, André Michelin installed the bronze medallion at this location in 1924.
The circular bronze marker in the center of Paris represents French engineering precision and serves as a reference point in national road measurements.
Located in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral in the 4th arrondissement, visitors can find this marker by looking for a bronze circle in the ground.
The medallion's exact position has been calculated to within one centimeter accuracy, making it a fundamental reference point for French cartography.
Location: 4th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: January 1, 1924
Official opening: October 10, 1924
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: rock, bronze
Address: Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris, France 75004 Paris
Website: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_z%C3%A9ro_des_routes_de_France
GPS coordinates: 48.85340,2.34880
Latest update: August 16, 2025 09:55
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