The largest square in Paris will remain semi-pedestrian after the Olympics. The idea is now to work on lasting developments for these 7.8 hectares.

Prospects for transformation which are already upsetting some heritage defenders. Greening this mineral square does not mean taking the risk of distorting a site classified as a Historic Monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site? Others, on the contrary, highlight the urgency of adapting this heat island to climatic imperatives and new mobility. Subscribe to read more Already subscribed? To log in, click here.