Place Ducale

One of the most beautiful baroque squares in north-east France, twin sister of the Place des Vosges in Paris

Listed as a historic monument in 1946, the Place Ducale is the twin sister of the Place des Vosges in Paris, born of the dream of an Italian prince, Charles de Gonzague. An architectural gem from the 17th century, Place Ducale is the heart of Charleville.
In a harmonious Baroque style, the square, with its 26 pavilions sitting on a beautiful gallery of arcades, is illuminated by the warm ochre tones of the Dom-le-Mesnil stone. Guided tours of the town are offered from March to October by the Tourist Office.