Vosges square

2010-09-05—2012-05-20
p1040642 The Royale square was built under Henri IV and Louis XIII from 1605 to 1612. The square-shaped plazza, surrounded by typical mansions of the early 17th century,...
The Royale square was built under Henri IV and Louis XIII from 1605 to 1612. The square-shaped plazza, surrounded by typical mansions of the early 17th century,…
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p1040657 During the French revolution (late 18th century), it was decided to rename the square to
During the French revolution (late 18th century), it was decided to rename the square to "Place des Vosges" to commemorate the early support of the Vosges area…
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p1040638 Statue of Louis XIII in the central garden.
Statue of Louis XIII in the central garden.
p1040646 Arcades around the square.
Arcades around the square.
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DSC_0520 Victor Hugo's home.
Victor Hugo's home.
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p1040654 House of Victor Hugo on Place des Vosges - inside.
House of Victor Hugo on Place des Vosges - inside.
p1040660 Victor Hugo (1802-1885) lived in an appartment located in one of the mansions on the Place des Vosges from 1832 to 1848, with his wife and his 4 children.
Victor Hugo (1802-1885) lived in an appartment located in one of the mansions on the Place des Vosges from 1832 to 1848, with his wife and his 4 children.
p1040659 Chinese drawing room: in 1848 Victor Hugo had to leave France for political reasons and settled in Guernesey, an English chanel island. This room is a...
Chinese drawing room: in 1848 Victor Hugo had to leave France for political reasons and settled in Guernesey, an English chanel island. This room is a…
DSC_0542 Chinese drawing room.
Chinese drawing room.
DSC_0544 Chinese drawing room.
Chinese drawing room.
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p1040664 Bronze of Hugo by Rodin, posthumous: 1900-1908.
Bronze of Hugo by Rodin, posthumous: 1900-1908.

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