Cours Saint-Pierre et Saint-André, couple of promenades in Nantes, France
Cours Saint-Pierre et Saint-André is a wide walkway in central Nantes that follows the line of an old fortress moat. The two paths are separated by Place Maréchal-Foch and lined with trees, with stairs connecting the different ground levels.
The site originated in the 1700s when the city removed old fortifications and transformed the area into a public promenade with trees and new streets. Later, monuments were added, including a memorial in 1897 to soldiers who died in the 1870 war.
The promenade is used by residents for daily walks and meeting friends in a relaxed setting. The trees and seating areas create a space where everyday life connects naturally with the city's past.
The area has different ground levels connected by stairs, making it easy to navigate between the two paths. Several benches are placed along the promenade for resting and observing the surroundings.
Visitors can spot remains of Roman and medieval walls along the path, showing how the city was once fortified. These ruins tell the story of the site as a defensive stronghold and offer insight into earlier periods of the city.
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