Cours des Maréchaux: a grand avenue. This broad, tree-lined avenue cuts through the heart of the Bois de Vincennes, connecting the Château de Vincennes on one side with the Fort de Vincennes on the other. Cours des Maréchaux wasn’t always here. Imagine, back in the early 20th century, this space looked quite different. In 1931, a decision was made to create this thoroughfare. It involved cutting right through the existing Fort de Vincennes. This effectively separated the original Château de Vincennes from the newer Fort Neuf section of the fort. The creation of Cours des Maréchaux transformed the landscape. It offered a grand, sweeping view between these two historic structures. Cours des Maréchaux is more than just a road. It represents a deliberate intervention, a reshaping of the historic grounds of Vincennes. Today, as you stand on Cours des Maréchaux, take a moment to appreciate the scale of this avenue. It’s approximately 425 meters long and a generous 70 meters wide. The central reservation and rows of plane trees offer a touch of elegance. Look around and visualize how this space might have appeared before 1931. Can you picture the uninterrupted walls of the Fort de Vincennes? Cours des Maréchaux stands as a testament to urban planning. It blends history with accessibility, creating a grand pathway through a historic landscape.
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