Turenne Square

The Place Turenne, in Arcachon

The Place Turenne is one of the most charming squares of the Ville d'Hiver of Arcachon, which bears the name of the great Marshal Turenne. The Arcachon audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this peaceful place, nestled among the villas and the greenery of the district.

The square of Marshal Turenne

You are on the Place Turenne, one of the most charming squares of the Ville d'Hiver. It bears the name of the famous Marshal Henri de La Tour d'Auvergne, viscount of Turenne, one of the greatest military leaders of the history of France, who distinguished himself in the seventeenth century and was considered a strategist of genius. In the image of the other streets and squares of the Ville d'Hiver, named after great figures, artists or illustrious personages, the Place Turenne reflects the cultivated spirit that presided over the creation of this district in the nineteenth century. Nestled in the heart of the Ville d'Hiver, among the sumptuous eclectic villas, the pines and the greenery, it offers a peaceful and elegant setting, away from the animation of the seafront. The squares and small squares of this district pleasantly punctuate the promenade, providing breathing spaces between the villas and pretty perspectives. The Place Turenne thus illustrates the timeless and refined charm of the Ville d'Hiver. A charming square and a peaceful haven, the Place Turenne is a fine stop of the discovery of Arcachon.

What to see

Here you enjoy one of the most charming squares of the Ville d'Hiver, which bears the name of the great Marshal Turenne, strategist of genius of the seventeenth century, in the image of the streets of the district named after illustrious figures, nestled among the sumptuous eclectic villas, the pines and the greenery, in a peaceful and elegant setting. The Place Turenne embodies the charm of the Ville d'Hiver of Arcachon. It is a fine stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Place Turenne lies in the heart of the Ville d'Hiver of Arcachon, reachable on foot. It is a freely accessible public space, nestled among the villas. You discover it during a walk in the district.

Where does the name of the Place Turenne come from in Arcachon?

From the famous Marshal Henri de La Tour d'Auvergne, viscount of Turenne, one of the greatest military leaders of the history of France, strategist of genius of the seventeenth century; in the image of the streets of the Ville d'Hiver named after illustrious figures, this charming square is nestled among the villas and the greenery.

Where is the Place Turenne in Arcachon?

In the heart of the Ville d'Hiver of Arcachon, in France.