Palais-Royal in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Oratoire du Louvre
Histoire de Paris
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 3, 2024
1. Oratoire du Louvre Marker
Oratoire du Louvre
A cet endroit s'élevait la première porte St-Honore, percée dans l'enceinte de Philippe Auguste. Le 27 décembre 1594, Jean Châtel tenta de tuer Henri IV, qui habitait avec Gabrielle d'Estrées Phôtel du Bouchage construit à l'emplacement de cette porte; il ne réussit qu'à lui fendre la levre supérieure et lui casser une dent. Cet hôtel fut vendu en 1616 à la congregation des Pères de l'Oratoire nouvellement fondée par Pierre de Bérulle. Métezeau commença en 1621 la construction de leur église, achevée en 1630 par Le Mercjer. La façade actuelle fut terminée par Caqué vers 1750.
Détruits lors du percement de la rue de Rivoli, en 1854, les bâtiments conventuels occupaient le quadrilatère formé par les rues de l'Oratoire, Saint-Honoré, de Marengo et le Louvre.
Oratory of the Louvre
At this place stood the first Saint-Honoré gate, opened in the enclosure of Philippe Auguste. On December 27, 1594, Jean Châtel tried to kill Henri IV, who lived with Gabrielle d'Estrées Phôtel du Bouchage built on the site of this door; he only succeeded in
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Destroyed during the construction of the rue de Rivoli, in 1854, the convent buildings occupied the quadrilateral formed by the streets of the Oratory, Saint-Honoré, Marengo and the Louvre.
Erected by Ville de Paris.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Histoire de Paris series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 27, 1594.
Location. 48° 51.717′ N, 2° 20.401′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Palais-Royal. Marker is on Rue Saint-Honoré east of Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 156 Rue Saint-Honoré, Paris, Île-de-France 75001, France. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hospice des Quinze-Vingts (a few steps from this marker); Cyprien Ragueneau (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Le pavillon de la Bibliothèque et l'aile nord du Louvre (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Louis Joseph Ferdinand Herold
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 3, 2024
2. Oratoire du Louvre Marker
Also see . . . Jean Châtel at Wikipedia. "On 27 December 1594, Châtel managed to gain entry to the King's chamber. When Henry stooped to help two officials rise who had knelt before him, Châtel attacked him with a knife, striking his lip. He was at once arrested (prevented from leaving the room by the court jester Mathurine de Vallois) and condemned for the crime of lèse majesté. As the law prescribed, first Châtel's hand, with which he had struck the King, was burned with molten sulfur, lead and wax. He was then executed by dismemberment." (Submitted on June 18, 2024.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 34 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 18, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
