Charleville

The map of the Rimbaldian tour in Charleville-Mézières

  • 1. Rimbaud's bust in the square, in front of the station.
  • 2. Rimbaud's native house, 12 rue Beregovoy (old rue Napoleon)
  • 3. Rimbaud's house when a teenager, from 1869 to 1875, 7 Quai Rimbaud, on the banks of the Meuse.
  • 4. Rimbaud's Museum in the old Mill. Opened daily except on Monday, from 10AM to 12PM and from 2PM from 6PM. Phone : 33+(0)3.24.32.44.65.
  • 5. The Town Library, in the old college.
  • 6. The new College Arthur Rimbaud. Statue of the poet by Hervé Tonglet, sculptor from Ardennes, 1997. "One must be absolutely modern" (A Season in Hell : Farewell)
  • 7. Rimbaud's grave in the old cemetery, avenue Charles Boutet.

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Charleville, the Ducal Place, 17th century Charleville, Arcades of the Ducal Place Charleville, The Meuse by springtime, April 1999 Charleville, The Museum Arthur Rimbaud, on the banks of the Meuse Charleville, The Museum Arthur Rimbaud, on the banks of the Meuse 2 Charleville, The Museum Arthur Rimbaud, on the banks of the Meuse 3 Charleville, The Museum Arthur Rimbaud, on the banks of the Meuse 4 Charleville, rue du Moulin. Charleville, rue du Moulin 2. Charleville, rue du Moulin 3. Charleville, the park on the banks of the Meuse close to The Museum Arthur Rimbaud Charleville, the footbridge which leads to the Olympe Mount Charleville, overview from the Olympe Mount Charleville, Rimbaud's house when a teenager, from 1869 to 1875 Charleville, Rimbaud's native house, 12 rue Beregovoy Charleville, The plaque on Rimbaud's native house Charleville, The public garden of the Station in Charleville Charleville, Rimbaud's bust in the public garden of the Station Charleville, Rimbaud's bust in the public garden of the Station 2 Charleville, The bandstand in the public garden of the Station Charleville, The bandstand in the public garden of the Station 2 Charleville, The public library, in the old college Charleville, The entry of the Arthur Rimbaud college Charleville, The new Arthur Rimbaud college and statue of the poet by Herve Tonglet Charleville, Statue of the poet by Herve Tonglet Charleville, Statue of the poet by Herve Tonglet, détail Charleville, Statue of the poet by Herve Tonglet, détail 2 Charleville, Rimbaud's grave in the old cemetery Charleville, Rimbaud's grave among his family in the old cemetery Charleville, on the road to Francheville, portrait of Rimbaud by Jean-Pol Cordier

Some more pics from contributors.

Café Le Rimbaud, Charleville. Courtesy of Elizabeth L. Charleville, The toilet behind the house where Rimbaud grew. A place of inspiration? Courtesy of Elizabeth L. Rimbaud Merchandising in Charleville. Courtesy of Elizabeth L. Rimbaud Merchandising in Charleville 2. Courtesy of Elizabeth L. Rimbaud Merchandising in Charleville 3. Courtesy of Elizabeth L. Charleville, Rimbaud's house when a teenager, from 1869 to 1875. Courtesy of Paul Adam. The Museum Arthur Rimbaud in Charleville. Courtesy of Paul Adam. Rimbaud's cutlery when he was in Harar. Charleville, Arthur Rimbaud.
 

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