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The tomb of Jacques Lisfranc, located in division 13 of the Montparnasse cemetery in Paris 14th, dates from the 2nd quarter of the 19th century. This funerary monument, classified by decree of 21 July 2025, is fully protected, including its precise location on Parcel 1, section AK. It was created by the sculptor Carle Elshoecht, assisted by the founders Eck and Durand, reflecting the craftsmanship and artistic techniques of the period.

This tomb is part of a series of historical monuments associated with the Montparnasse cemetery, such as the tombs of Charles Baudelaire, the Constant-Dufeux family, and the Dumont d'Urville family. These associations highlight the heritage importance of the site, which brings together notable figures from French cultural and scientific history. The precise location of the tomb at 3 Edgar-Quinet Boulevard is documented in the Merimée base.

The accuracy of the location of the monument is assessed as fair (note of 5/10), indicating an approximate knowledge of its exact location. Owned by the commune of Paris, this tomb bears witness to the municipal management of Parisian cemeteries and their role in preserving collective memory. The available data come mainly from Monumentum and internal archives, guaranteeing rigorous but sometimes incomplete documentation on certain technical or historical details.

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