Paris, France

Place des Vosges

Place des Vosges, Paris

The oldest planned square in Paris, laid out for Henri IV between 1605 and 1612 as the Place Royale. Thirty-six matching houses of red brick and slate enclose a perfect 140-meter square where Victor Hugo once lived.

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

Location

Coordinates: 48.85556, 2.36556

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