Regular posts from the diary of John Evelyn
Described by John Evelyn as:
“Returning part of our way to Paris, that day, we visited a house called Maison Rouge, having an excellent prospect, grot, and fountains, one whereof rises fifty feet, and resembles the noise of a tempest, battle of guns, etc., at its issue.’
Unknown location at this time.
The Paris Bourse, or stock exchange, did not exist at the time of Evelyn. Perhaps Evelyn was referring to Les Halles, the famous covered markets.
Unknown.
The next day, descending a very steep hill, we dined at Fleury ((Probably Fleury-sur-Andelle -GS)), after riding five leagues down St. Catherine ((St Catherine’s hill overlooks Rouen -GS)) , to Rouen, which affords a goodly prospect, to the ruins of that chapel and mountain. This country so abounds with wolves that a shepherd whom we met, told us one of his companions was strangled by one of them the day before, and that in the midst of his flock. The fields are mostly planted with pears and apples, and other cider fruits. It is plentifully furnished with quarries of stone and slate, and hath iron in abundance.
“Profil de la ville de Rouen” by Israël Silvestre. 1650. Source: BNF.
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