Rue Louis Delgrès
Ménilmontant
This Belleville street honors Louis Delgrès, the Martinican officer who chose death over slavery under Napoleon. A quiet reminder of resistance on an ordinary Parisian corner.
historical memorial
Belleville neighborhood
anti-slavery history
Caribbean heritage
Tips
🚶pair with a stroll up to Parc de Belleville
📸the plaque is easy to miss, look up
📖read up on the Matouba resistance before visiting
Rue Louis Delgrès
Ménilmontant
This Belleville street honors Louis Delgrès, the Martinican officer who chose death over slavery under Napoleon. A quiet reminder of resistance on an ordinary Parisian corner.
historical memorial
Belleville neighborhood
anti-slavery history
Caribbean heritage
Tips
🚶pair with a stroll up to Parc de Belleville
📸the plaque is easy to miss, look up
📖read up on the Matouba resistance before visiting
