Square Maurice-Schwob, Public park in Bellevue-Chantenay-Sainte-Anne district, Nantes, France.
The Square Maurice-Schwob spans 0.7 hectares along a cliff edge, featuring regular pathways, benches, and trees that create a structured garden layout.
The City of Nantes acquired this land in 1853 from the Lusançay domain, transforming former workers' gardens into a public square under architect Étienne Coutan's direction.
The park displays 'L'Épave' sculpture by Paul Auban from 1926, representing a Breton mother grieving for her drowned son near the Loire River.
The square connects to the Miséry quarry garden through a steel staircase, providing direct access between different elevation levels of the neighborhood.
From its elevated position, the square presents views across industrial landscapes and the Loire River, following Coutan's original architectural vision.
Location: Nantes
Inception: September 27, 1933
Operator: Ville de Nantes
Opening Hours: January 15-March 19,October 23-November 17 08:45-18:00; March 20-October 22 08:45-19:30; November 18-January 14 08:45-17:00
Website: https://patrimonia.nantes.fr/home/decouvrir/themes-et-quartiers/square-maurice-schwob.html
GPS coordinates: 47.20113,-1.58120
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:09
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