La Place aux Herbes - Herbs Square

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La Place aux Herbes et la rue Savaron

Place aux Herbes has long been named Place de Clastre, what means Cloister.

Savaron street, which opens towars the south is the ancient main street of Brioude.

 

Ancient house from the 15th century
Aquarelle Vincent Besançon, 1998, reproduite avec son aimable autorisation.

   

Concert de cuivres

This place shows a very good acoustics

In 2003, several concerts where given in open air.

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Junior Brass Orchestra
Photo Michel Bardel

   

The round sounds of the instrument answer to the strict lines of the steeple. The artist's blouse is a small spot of sky against the porch pilar colors. Bach music gives life to the square.   

Cello concert
Photo Michel Bardel

   

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