Rheims and the Battles for its Possession

by Pneu Michelin

RUINS IN THE MARKET-PLACE
Seen from the Rue de Tambour. The "Maison de l'Enfant d'Or" is among the ruined houses seen in the middle (see pp. [75] to [77]). The "Hôtel de la Salle" and "Maison Fossier" (p. [76]), on the right-hand side of the Square, are not visible in the above photograph.

The Place des Marchés

Built on the site of the ancient forum, the Market Square, before the war, still contained several remarkable 15th century wooden houses. Unfortunately, they were destroyed by the terrible bombardment of May 8-15, 1918, together with the Square.

THE "HÔTEL DE LA SALLE"
On the left: the Carriage Entrance with Caryatids: Adam and Eve.

THE COURTYARD OF THE "HÔTEL DE LA SALLE"
The graceful Turret has partially collapsed.