Place de la Bataille-de-Stalingrad, Square in Paris, France
Place de la Bataille-de-Stalingrad is a square in Paris where the Canal de l'Ourcq meets the Canal Saint-Martin. It features a large stone building with a round upper structure and a lower wing with a columned portico, set on a paved open area.
The square was created in 1945 from part of the Boulevard de la Villette and first served as a bus terminal. It was renamed in 1993 and underwent a complete renovation in 2006 that turned it into a pedestrian area.
The name of the square commemorates the Battle of Stalingrad, a major turning point in World War II. A silver lime tree planted in 1945 in the presence of General de Gaulle stands as a memorial to the Liberation of Paris.
The square is easy to reach on foot from the nearby metro stations and serves as a starting point for walks along the canals. Visitors should watch their belongings and stay aware of their surroundings, as the area can be busy with various activities.
The square is a starting point for the longest continuous bike path in the Paris region, running about 17 miles (28 km) along the Canal de l'Ourcq. The Rotonde de la Villette, a former toll house, was designed by architect Claude-Nicolas Ledoux in the 18th century.
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