Bicentenaire du cadastre Stele

In 1837, a detailed map of Strasbourg was completed. This marked the culmination of years of work on the Napoleonic cadastre. Right here, the Bicentenaire du cadastre Stele commemorates this significant event. The Bicentenaire du cadastre Stele isn’t just a stone monument. It represents the history of land ownership and taxation in Strasbourg. The Napoleonic cadastre, initiated in 1807 by Napoleon himself, aimed to establish a fair system for collecting land taxes. It involved meticulously surveying and documenting every parcel of land, recording its owner, size, and use. Strasbourg, due to its size, was divided into fifteen sections. Imagine the sheer scale of the undertaking. The surveyors, armed with their instruments, traversed the city, mapping every street, every building, every garden. Their work resulted in a detailed parcel map, a descriptive table, and the cadastral matrix. The Bicentenaire du cadastre Stele reminds us of the importance of this work. The cadastral matrix allowed authorities to track changes in ownership, ensuring a transparent and accountable system. The Bicentenaire du cadastre Stele thus stands as a tribute to the surveyors who meticulously documented the city’s landscape. It also serves as a reminder of the historical importance of the cadastre in shaping Strasbourg’s development.