22 February 2023

Février 2003 (15)

This is the place des Vosges in central Paris. It was built as a residential complex and was called la place Royale until the French Revolution of 1789. Construction began in 1605 under the reign of French king Henri IV and was completed in 1612. King Henri was assassinated by a religious fanatic in 1610.

      


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  1. Seine Judeet (Judith)22 February, 2023 12:51

    Oh, my goodness, I don't think I realized how old the Place des Vosges is.
    I really enjoyed yesterday's colorful store front photos (I just can't comment from my iPad, which is where I tend to read from on Tuesday and Thursday mornings).

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  2. Anonymous22 February, 2023 16:07

    Place des Voges is such a beautiful ‘place’ and Victor Hugo’s apartment there is a delight.
    BettyAnn

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  3. Diogenes22 February, 2023 17:39

    I think this square is featured in the film trilogy Before Sunrise. You get to see the interiors.

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