Execution Site of Jacques de Molay
The approximate spot where the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar was put to death.

📜 Historic site on Île de la Cité where Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, was executed in 1314.
🔍 Marks a pivotal moment in medieval history, linked to the legend of Friday the 13th.

Why Go

⚔️ Explore a significant historical location in Paris.
📜 Learn about the dramatic end of the Knights Templar.
🚶 Easy access to Square du Vert Galant and Pont Neuf Bridge.

Tips

📍 Find it behind the Statue of Henri IV on Pont Neuf Bridge.
🗣️ Several plaques in French tell the story.
💡 The execution took place on Île de la Cité, not in front of Notre Dame as some stories suggest.

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