In Paris, the two columns at Place de la Nation intrigue as much as they dominate the landscape. What exactly are they? What were they used for? What lies inside? Here’s the explanation.
Faced with the increasing deforestation in Brazil, organizations are teaming up in Paris for a great walk for Amazonia and indigenous people, alongside several indigenous representatives. Meet on Saturday October 15, 2022, from 1:30 p.m., at Place de la Nation.
Originally erected in honor of the marriage of Louis XIV and Marie-Thérèse of Austria, the Place de la Nation became the site of countless public executions under the guillotine during the French Revolution. In 2019, the Place de la Nation will take on yet another new look, with a plan by Paris City Hall to green the entire square and reduce car traffic.
