The Place Denfert-Rochereau is today one of the major crossroads of the left bank.
It is easily recognisable for the huge statue representing a lion – Le Lion de Belfort – that stands right in its centre.
The square was originally opened in 1760, and was extended outside the fiscal wall known as Mur des Fermiers Généraux in 1789.
The two octroi buildings (toll-houses) built by the architect Nicolas Ledoux are now listed.
The eastern building housed the offices and living quarters of the customs staff.
The western building at no2 Place Denfert-Rochereau is now the entrance to the Catacombes, the underground necropolis set up in the former quarries of Paris.
Both buildings have been listed as Historical Monuments.
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It is easily recognisable for the huge statue representing a lion – Le Lion de Belfort – that stands right in its centre.
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| Lion de Belfort |
The square was originally opened in 1760, and was extended outside the fiscal wall known as Mur des Fermiers Généraux in 1789.
The two octroi buildings (toll-houses) built by the architect Nicolas Ledoux are now listed.
The eastern building housed the offices and living quarters of the customs staff.
The western building at no2 Place Denfert-Rochereau is now the entrance to the Catacombes, the underground necropolis set up in the former quarries of Paris.
Both buildings have been listed as Historical Monuments.
Read more...