Why to visit Place De La Concorde

The ostentatious Place de la Concorde is Paris's largest communal square. Its stunning fountains, sculptures, and ancient Egyptian obelisk, which are spread out over 20 acres, attract visitors from all over the world. The Place de la Concorde is arguably most known for its association with the French Revolution, when revolutionaries built a guillotine and executed people in the plaza.

Place de la Concorde has a long and illustrious history behind it. Ange-Jacques Gabriel created the building in the shape of an octagon in 1755. The area was given the name Place Louis XV in honour of Louis XV. The French Naval Ministry was in charge of the area's eastern corner and the structures there.

During the French Revolution, King Louis XV was deposed, and the district was renamed Place de la Revolution. Then, in the heart of the place where people like Louis XVI, Princess Elizabeth of France, Queen Marie Antoinette, and others were executed, a guillotine was raised. Following that, the name of the location was changed multiple times before being settled on Place de la Concorde.

Special Tip

Since this Place de la Concorde is an outdoor tourist site, the best time to visit is from April to June and September to November. There are no restrictions on when you can visit Place De La Concorde.

By Shobhna J.