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The 17C and 18C façade of St Peter's Palace (Palais St Pierre) looks onto this square, where a monumental lead fountain by Bartholdi stands: the four horses symbolise the rivers flowing into the ocean. The square is the hub of the town's activity and was the setting of the execution of Cinq-Mars in 1642. The square was given a facelift by Daniel Buren, who paved it with granite and added 14 pillars and 69 water jets. The night lighting completes the development.
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide6 m - 20 place des Terreaux, 69001 Lyon
- The Green Guide195 m - 1 place de la Comédie, 69001 Lyon
- The Green Guide195 m - Place des Terreaux, 69001 Lyon
More tourist attractions in Lyons
Where to sleepnearby
- From €160Host inn Lyon - Appartement de Luxe aux Terreaux & Jacuzzi61 m - 14 Rue Sainte-Catherine, 69001 Lyon
- From €137Constantine Terreaux95 m - 20 Rue Constantine, 69001 Lyon
- From €73Studio au cœur de Lyon121 m - 16 Rue Constantine, 69001 Lyon
More hotels in Lyons
Where to eatnearby
- L'ÉtageAround€5051 m - 4, place des Terreaux, 69001 Lyon
- ClusiusAround€1870 m - 14 Rue du President Edouard Herriot, 69001 Lyon
- Le Moulin 1883Around€2098 m - 1 Rue Puits Gaillot, 69001 Lyon
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