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 sits in eastern Paris, stretching across the eleventh and twelfth arrondissements. Once known as Place du Trône, it marked a grand ceremonial route where King Louis XIV and his queen entered the city over three centuries ago. Later, during the French Revolution, the square was called Place du Trône-Renversé. In that turbulent era, a guillotine stood nearby, and many victims found their final rest in Picpus Cemetery.
Today, the square shines as a lively public park. At its center, visitors find a bronze sculpture called The Triumph of the Republic, crafted by Aimé-Jules Dalou. Marianne, the symbol of France, presides over the scene in a chariot pulled by lions, representing strength and revolutionary ideals. Renamed on Bastille Day in the late nineteenth century, the space now blends deep history with modern charm.
Shoppers, lovers of flowers, and those seeking accessible urban spaces enjoy the park's relaxed atmosphere. Sidewalks, modern amenities, and peaceful flower gardens invite you to enjoy both the echoes of the past and the pulse of today in a city known for its rich cultural heritage.
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