Arago Medallions
135 bronze medallions mark a French meridian line which once rivaled the hotshot Greenwich timeline.

πŸ“œ A series of 135 bronze medallions embedded in Paris streets.
πŸ” Marks the historic Paris meridian line, once a global prime meridian.

Why Go

🚢 Discover a unique historical monument by Dutch artist Jan Dibbets.
πŸ—ΊοΈ Follow a five-mile trail across Paris from Gentilly to Port du Clignangourt.
πŸ›οΈ Find hidden medallions inside the Louvre Museum.
🧠 Learn about 19th-century astronomy and cartography.

Tips

πŸ—ΊοΈ Maps plotting individual medallion locations are available online.
πŸ“ A medallion and indoor meridian installation can be found at l'Observatoire de Paris, 61 Avenue de l'Observatoire.

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