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Origin and history

The flower-delysed pillars of Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois are historical monuments located in the Essonne department in Île-de-France. Terminal n°13, located in Stalingrad Square, is the most documented. It is representative of royal pillars marked with the symbol of the flower of lilies, often used to delimit territories or roads under the Old Regime. These terminals were generally installed along major roads to indicate administrative limits or tolls.

Terminal 13 was officially listed as historical monuments by an order dated 30 April 1931. This heritage protection underscores its historical and architectural importance, although the available archives do not specify its exact date of creation. The flower-like terminals, like this one, bear witness to the territorial organisation and road infrastructure in France before the Revolution. Their presence in Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois reflects the local history linked to the channels of communication between Corbeil and Versailles.

Today, these pillars are preserved as part of the local heritage. Their precise location, like that of Stalingrad Square or near Long Foin Street, allows visitors to discover an unknown aspect of French road and administrative history. However, their conservation status and accessibility remain poorly documented in available sources.

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