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History Exhibition
History ExhibitionMètre étalon
6th Arr.
One of only two original meters still embedded in Parisian stone, Le Mètre Étalon is history you can literally stand on. This brass strip at Place Vendôme once served as the official standard that merchants and villagers traveled to copy, bringing the metric system to all of France.
Hidden historical gem
Measurement history
Free outdoor exhibit
Scientific landmark
Tips
📏"looks underwhelming BUT so important to business, trade, commerce, science and engineering"
🚶"people would come to this spot to copy the exact length to take back to their village"
📚read "Measure of All Things" by Ken Alder for the full story
Mètre étalon
6th Arr.Open
History ExhibitionHistory ExhibitionOne of only two original meters still embedded in Parisian stone, Le Mètre Étalon is history you can literally stand on. This brass strip at Place Vendôme once served as the official standard that merchants and villagers traveled to copy, bringing the metric system to all of France.
Hidden historical gem
Measurement history
Free outdoor exhibit
Scientific landmark
Tips
📏"looks underwhelming BUT so important to business, trade, commerce, science and engineering"
🚶"people would come to this spot to copy the exact length to take back to their village"
📚read "Measure of All Things" by Ken Alder for the full story