-east of Paris. In 1870-71 it was occupied by the Prussians,
who laid heavy requisitions upon it. The town is frequently referred to
in La Debacle.
REMILLY, a village about five miles south of Sedan. Old Fouchard's farm
was situated in its vicinity. La Debacle.
ROUEN, an important town of over 100,000 inhabitants, situated on the
Seine, about eighty-seven miles from Paris and fifty-seven miles from Le
Havre. It was the scene of the judicial inquiry regarding the murder of
President Grandmorin. La Bete Humaine.
SEDAN, a town of 20,000 inhabitants, situated on the Meuse, about 170
miles north-east of Paris. It was the scene of one of the chief battles
of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, and capitulated to the Prussian
forces on 2nd September of that year. The town is frequently referred to
in La Debacle.
VALOGNES, a small town in Normandy, not far from Cherbourg. It was the
birthplace of Denise Baudu and her brothers. Au Bonheur des Dames.
VINEUSE (RUE DE), a street in the Passy district of Paris, at the
extreme west end of the city. It is near the Trocadero Palace. Madame
Helene Grandjean and Doctor Deberle both lived in this street. Une Page
d'Amour.
VOREUX, the name of a large coal-pit, situated about two kilometres
from Montsou, on the road between that village and Marchiennes (q.v.).
Germinal.
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