Paris - Place des Vosges 


Paris Hotels
Compare rates & save on Hotels in Paris
The Place des Vosges, in the eastern part of the Marais, is Paris's oldest public square, spaciously laid out in harmoniously uniform style, which provided a model for other squares such as Place Dauphine by the Pont Neuf, Place Vendôme and Place de la Concorde. The construction of the square, then known as Place Royale, between 1605 and 1612 confirmed the position of the Marais as an elegant aristocratic residential quarter. Designed by an unknown architect in the symmetrical form favored by Renaissance architecture, with uniform houses of red brick and light-colored stone faced with stucco, the square was a magnificent setting for festive occasions - tournaments, splendid state receptions, court weddings. It was also a favorite spot for
... More >
Hobbies & Activities category: Architecture - Renaissance; Children's activities; Garden or botanic display; Scenic site or route
Attractions Near Place des Vosges, Paris
Hotels in Popular France Destinations
Top France Destinations
Place des Vosges Pictures
Best Paris Hotel Rates

