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“The Mikado were horrible!” : the Davioud benches are making a comeback on the Place de la République

2022-08-15T12:58:38.544Z


After the removal of the much-maligned Mikado benches, Second Empire-style street furniture is making a strong comeback on one of the largest esplanades


The Mikado are dead, long live the Davioud benches!

The famous Second Empire benches designed by the architect Gabriel Davioud (1824-1881) are making a comeback this summer on Place de la République (Paris 10th).

On either side of the statue of Marianne, 17 double benches with a cast iron structure, with seat and backrest in planks painted green, have been installed.

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Source: leparis

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