Place Francois Rude in Dijon France
by Carla Parris
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Place Francois Rude in Dijon France
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Carla Parris
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PLACE FRANCOIS RUDE IN DIJON FRANCE is a travel photograph by Carla Parris.
Place Francois Rude, named after a famous French sculptor, is one of the busiest and most colorful plazas in the town of Dijon, France, located in the province of Burgundy. The square is also called Place du Bareuza, named after the central fountain featuring the figure of "le bareuzai", a nickname given to the important Dijon winegrowers, treading grapes.
The square has many cafes, many of the half-timbered houses dating from the 12th to the 15th centuries which can be seen throughout Dijon, and a 1900 Bailly Cochet carousel, or merry-go- round.
The province of Burgundy was home to the Dukes of Burgundy from the early 11th until the late 15th century. Dijon was a place of great wealth and power, and a European center of art, learning, and science. Today, it is famous for its mustard.
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October 13th, 2013
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Carla Parris
Thank you, Christiane! We had more issues with the weather (rain) than with the crowds, but enjoyed the city very much!
Christiane Schulze
I see you visited Dijon too and where much more lucky than I. When I was there the place was very crowed. Wonderful image Carla and hope you enjoyed your stay in Europe :-) (V)
Carla Parris
Yes, Lianne, my English husband has observed that England has buildings older than our country! Over there, you get rather nonchalant about hundreds of years of age!! We once stayed in an 11th century farmhouse with a 16th century addition. We were in the "new" wing!!!
Lianne Schneider
In America, our "historical architecture" is perhaps 200-250 years old in one or two instances on the East Coast. When I was in Europe or the UK, I stood in awe in towns and villages where the buildings might be six or 800 years old. It's as if these stones captured the stories of people who lived there then and held them close to share forever. I love this - the cobbled street, the very old structure in the background, the half-timbered buildings twice as old as our "antiques." You've caught it all here Carla - magnificent. I love it. F/V
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