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This detailed historical map, Paris vers la fin du XIVe siècle, was created under the auspices of the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) in 1975.
The map provides a meticulous reconstruction of the topography, architecture, and urban organization of Paris at the end of the 14th century. The map, based on archaeological and historical sources, offers a comprehensive depiction of the medieval city during a period of significant political and cultural transformation.
The map employs color coding and symbols to identify royal and communal buildings, churches, chapels, colleges, religious edifices, hospitals, cemeteries, and hotels, reflecting the diverse and layered urban fabric of medieval Paris. Principal roads and thoroughfares, both medieval and ancient, are delineated, showing their relationship to Roman routes and the Seine River, which served as the city's lifeblood. Areas of cultivated fields and open spaces on the periphery emphasize the city's limits at the time, contrasting with the densely built-up inner core.
Key Areas Highlighted
- Central Landmarks: The map features iconic structures like Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre (still a fortress at this time), and the Palais de la Cité, the political and judicial heart of the city.
- Districts and Religious Institutions: The Sorbonne, numerous abbeys, and convents, such as the Abbey of St. Victor, showcase the importance of religious institutions in shaping the cityscape.
- Fortifications and Gates: The city's medieval walls and gates, such as Porte St. Jacques and Porte St. Denis, underline Paris's defensive architecture and its evolving boundaries.
- Les Faubourgs: An inset in the bottom left highlights the suburban areas, or faubourgs, outside the city walls, including major abbeys like St. Germain-des-Prés and St. Martin-des-Champs.
The map draws on extensive research and a wealth of primary sources, such as archaeological studies and cartographic records from Lenoir, Berty, Bonnardot, and others. The legend references works like Duval's Paris antique (1961) and Dumolin's studies on Parisian topography (1959), reflecting the rigorous academic standards underpinning its creation.
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