Place De La Bourse Along The Garonne River, Bordeaux, France Stock Photo

Place de la Bourse is a square, one of the most representative works of classical French architectural art of the eighteenth century, in the french city of Bordeaux. Built from 1730 to 1775 in the historic part of the city, along the Garonne River, and recognized on the UNESCO World Heritage List as `an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble` of the 18th century. In the original plan, a statue of King Louis XV of France was erected in the square, but this statue was destroyed during the French Revolution. After the destruction of the statue, a Corinthian column-fountain was built on the square. Finally, in 1869 the sculpture Three Graces was installed in the same location.