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The Place des Vosges in Paris

The Place des Vosges (on the right) lies at 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 (below, the Place des Vosges during 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
Place des Vosges
Place des Vosges
Place des Vosges during 17th century

The Place des Vosges has a peaceful and refreshing  garden. It is a great starting point for a visit of the Marais district and shopping in the rue des Franēs-Bourgeois near-by.

The Place des Vosges is close to metro station Saint-Paul on line 1. It can be reached on foot from Centre Pompidou (15'), Bastille opera (10') and Notre-Dame (20'), all of them very pleasant walks.

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