Marais Vosges
This romantic square is one of the oldest and most handsome in Paris.
Surrounded by the arcades of splendid palaces, it was a meetingplace
in the 17th century of its elegant and wealthy population. Originally
called "La Place Royale" in 1612, it received its present name after
the Revolution.
The Place des Vosges (Vosges' square) lies in the heart of the fashionable Marais district, not far from the new Bastille opera. King Henri IV decided its construction at the beginning of the 17th century. The Place des Vosges has a brick and stone architecture unique in Paris. It also features an homogeneous square design and lovely arcades.
Place des Vosges today
Many Parisians consider Place des Vosges as one of the most beautiful plazas in the city.
This replaces the original that was a reminder of the anti-aristocratic fury of the revolution.
At the Place des Vosges, you will find many shops, cafés and restaurants. And for the window shoppers, don't forget to take a look at the fine antique store, and the book and record shops.
Ever since it was thoroughly renovated, with restaurants in all categories offering lunch and dinner or simply drinks.
Window shoppers will find the antique stores, the book and record shops,
or the fashion boutiques nested in the arcade to be most inviting. Weather
permitting, one can take a nap in the public gardens.
The Place des Vosges also features a peaceful garden. It is a good starting
point for a visit to the Marais district or shopping in the rue des
FranÁs-Bourgeois near-by. The Place des Vosges is close to the metro
station Saint-Paul on line 1. It can also be reached on foot from the
Pompidou center (15 minutes), the Bastille opera (10 minutes) or the
Notre-Dame cathedral (20 minutes), all of them very pleasant walks.
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