Place Denis-Dussoubs, Circular square in Limoges, France
Place Denis-Dussoubs is a circular square in Limoges that connects Boulevard Victor-Hugo and Avenue de la Libération, serving as a key intersection within the city's layout. The square is surrounded by buildings that form a coherent ensemble spanning different periods.
The square was founded in 1712 as Place Dauphine to honor the future King Louis XV. Over the course of French history, it changed names several times, reflecting the political upheavals that reshaped the nation.
The square is named after Denis Dussoubs, a 19th-century political figure whose statue marks this location and reflects the city's evolving values. The renaming shows how this space has passed through different political chapters over time.
The square area is served by multiple bus lines, making it an important transportation hub from which different parts of the city can be reached. Its good accessibility makes it a practical reference point for navigating around Limoges.
The square's design followed Turgot's architectural plan, which specified the use of certain building materials for the area. These urban design requirements gave the intersection its characteristic shape and continue to define its appearance today.
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