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Place de la République renewed


I’m not going to tell you the history of Place de la République - I already did so in posts on my previous blog (here) and on this one (here). This is about the renovation of the place - a further step to give more space to pedestrians in Paris. The place was previously not easy to access, surrounded by often jammed streets. This has now changed – cars, buses, trucks, motorbikes… now have to make their way on just one side of the place.


So, since mid June, the place is much more visited. Here are some shots taken a late afternoon and evening.




Part of the ground is covered by water to the enjoyment of kids, I imagine more especially during summer. You can also cool down your feet in the basin surrounding the “Marianne”-statue, devoted to the Third Republic.


The authorities have put up a placard where people have given their opinions about the “new place”. I saw only positive comments. 

  

10 comments:

The Sabbatical Chef said...

I wondered what it would look like when all finished. Thanks for the photos! I think it is beautiful and can't wait to see it.

Starman said...

Place de la République was just a couple blocks from where we stayed during our first trip to Paris (a long time ago). We loved it and had no problem navigating the traffic.



Olivier said...

c'est une très belle rénovation

French Girl in Seattle said...

Thank you for sharing Peter. A much needed transformation. I can see why so many positive reviews on the wall :-) Sorry I won't be able to meet on Wednesday morning. Relatives have been keeping me busy and won't let go until I head to London at the end of the week. Hope you are enjoying the much improved weather. Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)

hpy said...

Les automobilistes ne peuvent pas s'arrêter pour noter leurs commentaires.... sûrement positifs, aussi.

Daryl said...

working next to a huge renovation i can only say i hope ours turns out as nicely as that

Studio at the Farm said...

I agree with all the comments - it's a wonderful renovation!

Anonymous said...

My hotel was a few blocks from the Place de la Republique so I walked around it and through it many times. Any time that a space can be made more pedestrian friendly is a good thing. It looks like they did a wonderful job.
Cheers,
Stephan

claude said...

Je la connaissais bien cette place quand elle était before, vu que j'habitais pas loin et que j'allais à l'Alhambra tous les jeudis.
C'est effectivement une belle réno, un peu au détriment des voitures.

Shionge said...

Hiya Peter......back from my holiday and apology for not contacting you while in Paris.

Was in Paris three days but on the first day upon arrival, my elder daughter fell ill and so, we were off exploring for a very short time.

Subsequent 2 days arrival from London via Eurostar in the evening so it was kind of having lots to do in such a short time.

I am loving Paris yet again despite fourth visit to this lovely city and just as I remembered as always :D