In the Rougon-Macquart novels Zola made Plassans the cradle of an
imaginary family, and throughout the whole series of books the town is
constantly referred to. La Fortune des Rougon, etc.
RAUCOURT, a small town about six miles south of Sedan. It is frequently
referred to in La Debacle.
REIMS, an important town of 98,000 inhabitants, situated about 100 miles
to the north-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.
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