Paris is a city with endless charm—the Place de la République both adds to, and challenges, its polish. Home to a massive bronze statue of Marianne—personifying France's values of liberty, equality, and fraternity— République is both a meeting point and melting pot where young and old converge. From geezers smoking Gauloises over pastis and Le Monde, to skateboarders, social activists, and rush-hour Métro commuters, République embodies Parisian camaraderie.