Place de Vosges, Paris, France


  • Date
    8/17/1998 (creation)
Related person
Jane Murphy (was created by)
Date
1605-1612
Description
Place de Vosges is the oldest square in Paris. The project was probably designed by Baptiste du Cerceau, and originally named Place Royale. The king's and queen's pavilions were the south and north gateways. Keywords: France, Ville-de-France, outdoor spaces, hydraulic structures, urban planning. Submitted by Natalie Martinez.
Style/Period
17th Century (1600 - 1699 CE)
Material
grasses
deciduous trees
water
concrete
masonry
stone
or earth