Bordeaux, France

Place des Quinconces

Place des Quinconces, Bordeaux

One of Europe's largest city squares, laid out around 1820 on the site of the demolished Château Trompette fortress. Rostral columns, trees planted in quincunx patterns and the Monument aux Girondins frame its vast riverside esplanade.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Place des Quinconces, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 44.84556, -0.57361

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