Audio GuidePlace de la Nation
Wheelchair accessible public park on a traffic circle with flower beds & bronze sculptures by Dalou.
Tourist Attraction
Paris, France
Place de la Nation is located in the east of Paris, spanning across the eleventh and twelfth arrondissements. Originally named Place du Trône, it was a significant ceremonial route where King Louis XIV and his queen made their entrance into the city more than three hundred years ago. During the French Revolution, its name changed to Place du Trône-Renversé. In those tumultuous times, a guillotine was set up nearby, and many of its victims were laid to rest in Picpus Cemetery.
Today, the square stands as a vibrant public park. At its heart is a bronze sculpture named The Triumph of the Republic, created by Aimé-Jules Dalou. Marianne, the emblem of France, is depicted in a chariot drawn by lions, symbolising strength and revolutionary spirit. On Bastille Day in the late eighteen hundreds, it was renamed to celebrate this blend of deep history with modern appeal.
Shoppers, flower enthusiasts, and those in search of welcoming urban spaces are drawn to the park's calm environment. Walkways, contemporary facilities, and serene flower gardens invite visitors to savour both the historic reverberations and the lively essence of today, in a city celebrated for its rich cultural legacy.
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