Place Royale, Historical square in Reims, France
Place Royale is a classical square in Reims lined with arcaded buildings and centered by a fountain holding a bronze statue of King Louis XV. The symmetrical layout creates a balanced, enclosed space that draws people to linger and observe the surroundings.
The square was built in 1757 during the reign of King Louis XV, with architect Jean-Gabriel Legendre designing the layout according to classical French principles. This creation emerged when the city was modernizing its urban spaces.
The bronze statue in the center portrays Louis XV dressed in Roman style, while the Hotel des Fermes displays a pediment showing the trading activities that defined the city. The buildings around you reflect the importance of commerce in this place.
The square connects to multiple pedestrian paths and shopping areas, making it easy to navigate the historic district on foot. Visitors should expect narrow adjacent streets that are best explored at a relaxed pace.
The square's layout was deliberately aligned with the four cardinal directions, incorporating the ancient Roman roads of Durocorturum into its design. This invisible connection to the Roman city makes it a crossroads between two eras.
Location: Reims
Architects: Jean-Gabriel Legendre
Address: place Royale
GPS coordinates: 49.25561,4.03413
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42
Reims is a city where different historical periods naturally exist side by side, making it a favorite for photographers. Churches and palaces from the Middle Ages stand near Roman ruins, while underground caves have been turned into champagne cellars. These underground spaces offer special settings, away from natural light, where the walls tell the story of past centuries. Walking through the streets of Reims, you see finely crafted stone facades, decorative sculptures, and buildings that show each period of its building history. The Place Royale with its statue of Louis XV, the Town Hall in Renaissance style, the Reims Cathedral in Gothic, and the Sube Fountain with art deco shapes all show this flow of styles. The shady parks around the city offer green spots to rest and new views of the buildings. Surrounding Reims, the vineyards grow grapes for champagne and complete this historic view. The city invites slow exploration, where each corner holds something to find—an architecture detail, an underground opening, a Roman remnant. By wandering like this, you can see how Reims has changed over time and how its history is still visible in the current cityscape.
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