Monday, July 30, 2012

A new Republic!


The French Republic is having a face lift... Well, when I say the French Republic, I should rather say the Place de la République, that is the square located at the crossing of the 3rd, the 10th and 11th arrondissement. This famous Place is going to turn into a partially pedestrian area, with lots of new equipment, gardens, fountains, etc. It's going to be a big change for this very symbolic place that practically not changed since 1865 (Haussmann), 1883 (installation of the statue) and 1889 when it was named Place de la République. More here and on Wikipedia of course.
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11 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 30, 2012 at 2:33:00 AM GMT+2

    I do love this natural perspective

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  2. carrieJuly 30, 2012 at 2:36:00 AM GMT+2

    What a gorgeous, dramatic photo! Is this at all controversial in Paris? I'm surprised there's $ now to do a big beautification project. I'll definitely have to come back to see it when its done, tho!

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  3. carrieJuly 30, 2012 at 2:39:00 AM GMT+2

    (Oh, I didn't see the grafitti.) The photo's still gorgeous (esp that sky!!), its the extra commentary on the statue I could live without! ; )

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  4. tonton_flaneurJuly 30, 2012 at 7:00:00 AM GMT+2

    I love the photo!! I have always thought the République was a bit of a confusing hodge podge so I will be interested to see what they do to it. I have friends who live on Blvd du Temple so I wonder how they are doing with all the confusion! Ahh, Paris!

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  5. Petrea BurchardJuly 30, 2012 at 7:28:00 AM GMT+2

    It's so beautiful already. I imagine it will soon be even more beautiful. Ahhhhhh....

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  6. Stefan JanssonJuly 30, 2012 at 12:01:00 PM GMT+2

    It will most likely be a change for the better.

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  7. ThibJuly 30, 2012 at 2:27:00 PM GMT+2

    ... and in the meantime, during the works, it's a big mess for car drivers.... ;-)
    (who said: "as usual"...??)

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  8. LudeJuly 30, 2012 at 2:43:00 PM GMT+2

    @Thiba. Ca tu l'as dit ! Even with my scooter it's impossible to go through!!

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  9. SylviaJuly 30, 2012 at 5:17:00 PM GMT+2

    Beautiful 'place'.
    The grafitti is a shame, but it's everywhere in the world, freaking punks have nothing better to do!

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  10. carrieJuly 30, 2012 at 10:24:00 PM GMT+2

    So, I also wonder, even tho it will be pretty, if it won't be a traffic snarl(and cause alot of driver's snarls!) once its done. It looks like 1/3 of the street space will be gone. Sometimes public works aren't all that well thought out.

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  11. Tomate FarcieAugust 7, 2012 at 7:22:00 AM GMT+2

    That'll be interesting. Can't wait to see the finished product.

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