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Le Parterre
Le Parterre, originally called ''Place de l'Adresse-Symphonique'', is a public square in the Quartier des spectacles district in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. This space in front of the Maison symphonique de MontrĂ©al is intended as a performance space for different musical ensembles, as well as a setting for highlighting the architecture of the symphony house. Name The name La Parterre, formalized in 2009, “illustrates the role of space, in the natural form of tiers, from which the public can attend the shows that will be held below. It also refers to the type of layout of the space, which is largely grassed". History The construction of the square began in the spring of 2009, and was finalized in 2010 during the reconfiguration of De Maisonneuve Boulevard between Saint Laurent Boulevard and Saint Urbain Street. The reconfiguration of the Boulevard accompanied the replacement of the two then triangular green spaces (Places Fred-Barry and Albert-Duquesne ). This modified public ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |