Place des Terreaux

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8 / 10

3 expert reviews

“The four majestic horses rearing up from a monumental 19th-century fountain in the middle of this large square are an allegory of the River Saône by Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi...”

– Fodor's

Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The centrepiece of the Presqu'île's beautiful central square is a 19th-century fountain made of 21 tonnes of lead and sculpted by Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi (of Statue of Liberty fame). " Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The square is the lively centre of the town and the setting of the execution in 1642 of Cinq-Mars. " Full review