Square Planchon, Garden square in central Montpellier, France.
Square Planchon extends over 4,170 square meters in a triangular shape, featuring numerous benches beneath trees and a central water basin.
The square, established in 1858 as Square du chemin de fer, received its current name in 1910 to honor botanist Jules Émile Planchon.
The garden incorporates a statue of Jules Émile Planchon from 1894 and a commemorative stele to writer Valery Larbaud installed in 1993.
Located near Montpellier station, the square offers multiple access points through tram lines, bus stops, and bike-sharing stations.
The central feature includes a moss-covered basin known as L'îlot moussu, surrounded by exotic trees like ginkgo biloba and Lebanon cedar.
Location: Montpellier
Inception: 1858
GPS coordinates: 43.60558,3.87991
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06
Montpellier offers numerous photography spots throughout its urban landscape. The city features modern architecture like the Arbre Blanc building and historic sites such as the Porte du Peyrou arch. Small streets, gardens, and contemporary districts provide diverse settings for photography. The mix of old and new architecture includes the neoclassical Antigone district and medieval structures like the Tour des Pins.
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