Place Léon Blum, Square and pedestrian zone in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, France
Place Léon Blum is a small public square and pedestrian zone in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, sitting just in front of the local town hall. It is made up of two small gardens connected by wide, accessible paths.
The square was created in the mid-19th century and was first called Place du Prince-Eugène, then Place Voltaire. It received its current name in the 1950s to honor the politician Léon Blum.
The square takes its name from Léon Blum, a French politician known for his role in social reform in the early 20th century. A statue of him stands in the square and can be seen from several spots around it.
The square is a short walk from the Voltaire metro station and sits at the heart of the district. Ramps and wide paths make it accessible to everyone, including wheelchair users.
In 1942, the bronze statues that stood on the square were melted down as part of the war effort. A fountain with a bronze relief on the theme of freedom was added in the 1980s to replace what had been lost.
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