Palais de la Bourse, Neoclassical trading palace in Place du Commerce, Nantes, France.
The Palais de la Bourse features a western facade adorned with ten ionic columns and allegorical statues created by Jean-Baptiste-Joseph Debay in 1812.
Construction of the Palais de la Bourse began in 1790 under architect Mathurin Crucy but faced delays during the French Revolution, completing only in 1815.
The building symbolizes the commercial power of Nantes through four statues of famous sailors on its eastern facade, including Jean Bart and Duguay-Trouin.
Located in central Nantes, the former commodities market building now houses a Fnac retail store following extensive renovations completed in 1996.
The palace survived World War II bombardments in 1943, leading to its reconstruction according to Crucy's original plans and heritage registration in 1947.
Location: Nantes
Architects: Mathurin Crucy
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: 47.21285,-1.55850
Latest update: September 2, 2025 09:11
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