Place Francis Louvel

Place Francis Louvel is a car-free zone in central Angoulême offering wide walkways, planted areas, and seating throughout. The open space includes artworks and public installations scattered across the grounds for visitors to explore.

The square was created as a central administrative hub for the city and has remained a primary gathering point since then. Over time, artworks and public installations were added to enhance its role as a community space.

The square is named after a local historical figure and serves as a meeting place where people from the neighborhood naturally gather. The artworks and public installations here show what matters to the community.

The square sits centrally with easy connections to nearby parking and public transport stops throughout the city. It works well as a starting point to explore Angoulême on foot and discover the surrounding neighborhoods.

The square transforms during annual festivals when local and international artists exhibit their work and create new pieces on-site. These temporary changes make it a living laboratory where artistic experiments happen.