jean-de-latran

Updated: June 22, 2025

In a court opposite the college is a very curious square tower of the 12th century, called la Tour Bichat, or la Tour de St. Jean-de-Latran; it is all that is remaining of the Hall of Knights Hospitaliers, established in 1171, afterwards called Chevaliers de Malte.

Francis Hervé - How to Enjoy Paris in 1842: Intended to Serve as a Companion and Monitor, Containing: Historical, Political, Commercial, Artistical, Theatrical: And Statistical Information