In 1704, the part of Pré-aux-Clercs called “Prés-Saint-Germain” was transformed, according to the plans of the architect Robert de Cotte, into a vast rectangular square sown with lawn and bordered by several rows of trees. The original purpose of this space was to make a vegetable garden where war invalids could grow vegetables, and also meet Parisians.
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