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PLACE DE LA LIBÉRATION

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21000Dijon, France
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2024
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2024

This imposing square of not less than 4,680 m² that is fully renovated a few years ago underwent multiple transformations over the centuries and has now become one of the most beautiful places in France. From 1682 to 1689, it was developed in semicircle according to the drawings of Mansart who made the buildings of Palais des États and the arches of the place. It then bears the name of Place Royale. In the 18th century between 1721 and 1736, the rue de Condé (now the Rue de la Liberté) is open to connect the palace to the Porte Guillaume. An equestrian statue of Louis XIV (melted in the Revolution) is installed in the centre of the square. Called Place d’Armes after the Revolution and Place du Maréchal Pétain under the Occupation, it became the Place de la libération in 1944. Formerly a car park, this area has become a real place of life since 2006: terraces have been installed and various events take place there. In winter, when Christmas approaches, you will find the Christmas market...! In summer, a place for children and adults who have fun and cool off around the fountains in the heart of the terraces of cafés and restaurants. This site combines now the classic architecture with the will to look to the future. It is a place to enjoy day and night, enhanced by water and light games and by Comblanchien stone (Burgundy stone) which place is completely covered.

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Visited in may 2016
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L'une des plus jolies places de la cité des Ducs, de jour comme de nuit, bordée par le palais d'un côté, d'agréables terrasses de l'autre côté;, ses jets d'eau...
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Visited in october 2016
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Au débouché de la rue centrale piétonne de la ville , cette grande place semi circulaire fermée par le plais des ducs de bourgogne et des Bâtiments en arcades est magnifique .
L'animation des jets d'eau lui ajoute de la splendeur.

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