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Place de la République
Visit Place de la République when exploring the lively Paris neighborhood of Le Marais. This paved plaza is the perfect place to take a break from browsing the fashion outlets on the surrounding alleys and boulevards. Place de la République takes its name from France’s governmental system, the French Republic. Once a busy roundabout, the square took on its present appearance in 2013 following a major redevelopment.
At the heart of the square is the Monument a la République by the artist brothers Charles and Léopold Morice. It celebrates Marianne, a national symbol and the embodiment of the French Republic. View the bronze statue of Marianne atop a tall pedestal. In her right hand she holds aloft an olive branch and in her left hand is a tablet carved with the words droits de l’homme (human rights).
Additional artistic features decorate the monument’s lower section. Among these are three stone sculptures that represent the French Republic values of liberty, equality and fraternity. Examine reliefs that portray important events in French history. Read the inscription on the pedestal: À la gloire de la République Française – La Ville de Paris – 1883 (To the Glory of the French Republic – The City of Paris – 1883).
Sit at a café terrace or on one of the many benches and people-watch. Observe as tourists emerge from the metro station and gaze in awe at the square’s classical-style architecture. Be entertained by street performers and skateboarders. Free concerts and political rallies also take place here occasionally.
Find the square on the right bank of the Seine River and at the meeting point of the 3rd, 10th and 11th arrondissements. Get here easily by taking the metro to République, the station located beneath the square. Several bus lines stop here, too.
Place de la République is busy throughout the day. At night use it as a meeting point to join friends before going to the nearby bars, clubs or theaters.
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Novotel Paris Les Halles
8 Place Marguerite De Navarre, Paris, ParisThis family-friendly Paris hotel is located in the historical district, steps from Forum des Halles, Les Halles, and Rue de Rivoli. Centre Pompidou and Museum Georges Pompidou are also within 10 minutes. Paris Chatlet-Les Halles Station and Les Halles Station are within a 5-minute walk.
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Les Jardins du Marais
74 Rue Amelot, Paris, ParisLocated in Paris City Centre, this spa residence is within a 10-minute walk of Canal Saint-Martin, Picasso Museum, and Place des Vosges. Grands Boulevards and Rue de Rivoli are also within 10 minutes. Saint-Sebastien - Froissart Station is only a 2-minute walk and Filles du Calvaire Station is 5 minutes.
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OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est
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Crowne Plaza Paris Republique
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Generator Paris
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Libertel Gare Du Nord Suede
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Tinah Paris
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Hôtel MARAIS HÔme
38 Boulevard Du Temple, Paris, ParisLocated in Paris City Centre, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Place de la Republique, Canal Saint-Martin, and Picasso Museum. Place des Vosges and Notre-Dame are also within 2 mi (3 km). Filles du Calvaire Station and Republique Station are within a 5-minute walk.