Place des Vosges?

Question

why is the structure or square part of France's national pride?

how does the square enrich the culture, society and or economy?

about how many people visit Place des Vosges, per year?

(OPTIONAL) what is the most interesting aspect of this structure to you?

Answer 1

Just for the optional answer:

Napoleon gave the name to this place because the department des Vosges was the first to pay a tax.

Victor Hugo lived in a house in this place.

Answer 2

- it is beautiful

- it is beautiful

- plenty (there's some 30 millions tourists in Paris per year, many go through the Place des Vosges)

- it is beautiful

Answer 3

"why is the structure or square part of France's national pride?"

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Answer 4

According to me, it's one of the best places to see in Paris, because one of the oldest gardens, in the heart of the Marais.

The structure is unique and original, with 4 times 9 houses, and the king's house and just at the opposite the queen's house. (the king of France Louis XIII)

I speak about it on my blog. I hope you will find what you are looking for following these links, even if some are in french.

http://hello-paris.over-blog.com/15-cate...

http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Place_des_V...

http://www.paris.fr/portail/Culture/Port...