First public clock in Paris - Paris oldest public clock - First public clock in...

First public clock in Paris - Paris oldest public clock - First public clock in Paris, commissioned in 1371 by Charles V, it was made by watchmaker Henri de Vic. In 1418, the clock is equipped with an external dial “” so that the inhabitants of the city can settle their affairs day and night.” The clock was redesigned in 1472 by Philippe Brille and decoree under Henri III (1551 - 1589) by the sculptor Germain Pillon. Motto: “Who dedit ante duas, triplicen dabit ille coronan” (Whoever already gives him two crowns will give him a third) refers to the crowns of Poland and France. “” Machina quae bis sex tam juste dividit boras Justitiam servare monet legesque tueri”” (This machine that makes twelve parts so rightly teous at hours teaches to protect justice and defend the laws). The clock is located on the Clock Tower, at the corner of Boulevard du Palais and Quai de l'Horloge. Renovee in September 2012. Paris 'first clock is on the wall of the Concierge and was built in 1370