Rond-point d’Espagne

France, the land of roundabouts. But here at the Rond-point d’Espagne, we’re not celebrating French traffic circles. This Rond-point d’Espagne carries a hint of Spain, a whisper of a different culture tucked into the Parisian landscape. The knowledge we have about roundabouts in France is fascinating. It tells of their rise from traffic management tools to symbols of protest. It speaks of the “gilets jaunes” and their appropriation of these circular spaces. It even details the cost of these ubiquitous features, from the initial construction to the artistic flourishes mandated by the “1% artistique”. However, none of this speaks directly to the Rond-point d’Espagne in Thiais. So, while we stand here, imagine this Rond-point d’Espagne not as a symbol of French infrastructure, but as a portal. A portal to a place where cultures intertwine, where a touch of Spain graces the Parisian periphery. This Rond-point d’Espagne, with its unique name, invites us to ponder the connections between places, the stories whispered in street names, and the hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Perhaps, one day, the story of this specific Rond-point d’Espagne will be unearthed, adding another layer to the rich tapestry of Parisian history.