Place Graslin, Pedestrian square in central Nantes, France.
Place Graslin is a neoclassical square in the center of Nantes, featuring a semi-circular layout with uniform facades and the renowned Théâtre Graslin at its northern end.
Financier Jean-Joseph-Louis Graslin initiated the square's development in 1787, transforming a rocky hillside into a fashionable urban space designed by architect Mathurin Crucy before the French Revolution.
The Théâtre Graslin, completed in 1788 with eight Corinthian columns and statues of the Muses, has hosted opera and theatrical performances for over two centuries as a leading cultural venue.
Located at postal code 44000, the square is about 0.6 miles from Nantes railway station and connects to the city center via pedestrian streets Crébillon and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
The square was among the first in Nantes to receive gas lighting in 1852, and its adjacent brasserie La Cigale has been recognized as one of France's most beautiful Art Nouveau restaurants.
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