Commemorated on 2 plaques
Ici J. de Labruyere, né à Paris le 17 aout 1645, hôte et ami du Prince de Condé, écrit son livre des caractères. Il a longtemps vécu en cette demeure, ou il a livré sa pensée aux hommes et rendu son âme a Dieu le 11 mai 1696.
English translation: This is J. de Labruyere, born in Paris on 17 August 1645, host and friend of the Prince of Condé, writes his book of characters. He lived in this house for a long time, or he delivered his thought to men and returned his soul to God on 11 May 1696. [AWS Translate]
22 rue des Reservoirs, Versailles, France where they lived
Jean de la Bruyere a vécu dans cette maison de 1676 à 1691. Il y a écrit Les Caractères.
English translation: Jean de la Bruyere lived in this house from 1676 to 1691. He wrote Les Caractères
25 rue des Grands Augustins, Paris, France where they lived (1676-1691)