Place de Jaude
Jaude Square (French: Place de Jaude) is a major city square and meeting place in the centre of Clermont-Ferrand, France.[1] It is bordered by Rue Blatin on the North and Avenue Julien on the south. The square is home to many attractions, such as the Opera Theatre, the Jaude Shopping Mall and Saint-Pierre-des-Minimes Church.[2]
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne (region) |
| Department | Puy-de-Dôme |
| Arrondissement | Clermont-Ferrand |
| Transit Services | Place de Jaude |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Area (Metres Squared) | 35 000 |
Jaude Square was founded in the Roman times but was abandoned in the Middle Ages.
Overlooking the square is a massive statue of the ancient Gallic leader Vercingetorix. Erected in 1903, it was created by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, who also made the Statue of Liberty.[3]
The modern square was inaugurated on 17 June 2006, with over 30,000 people coming to attend the opening ceremony.[4]
References
- Auzias, Dominique, and Jean-Paul Labourdette. Puy-de-Dôme 2012 (avec Cartes, Photos + Avis Des Lecteurs). N.p.: Petit-Futé, n.d. Print.
- Trommenschlager, Céline. Auvergne. N.p.: Petit Futé, n.d. Print.
- "Statue of Vercingétorix". Lonelyplanet.com. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
- "Inauguration de la Place de Jaude". Cyberbougnat.net. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
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