Place de la République

Once a garden, then a monumental fountain, today the square contains a water feature in the form of a pool.

What to see

Astralys

5, 6 and 8 December from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday 7 December from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Rising from the water of the square's large fountains, a forest comes to life before our very eyes. Like images on a giant screen, Astralys invites us to see the multifaceted beauty of nature.

Previous years

Coral ghosts

In the city centre, this placid marine landscape also serves as a reminder that nature is gradually disappearing beneath our very eyes.

2024 Program

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Sign

Between fire and light.

2023 Program

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Cymopolée

Summoned by Cymopoleia, the Greek goddess of storms, a tornado is brewing over the Place de la République, inviting us to reflect on the climate changes taking place around us.

2022 Program

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Frame Perspective

Come and play with perspective around the fountain in Place de la République.Suspended above the water, 56 luminous frames placed in two rows follow one another.

2021 Festival

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Les Lumignons du Cœur

This year, the Lumignons du Coeur light installation will be occupying the Place de la République where the silhouettes of buildings rise up like shadow puppets.

2019 Festival

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Big Tree

You can’t miss the huge illuminated tree on place de la République. From its 16-metre high vantage point, it looks down on the passers-by and admires its reflection in the illuminated fountain.

2018 Festival

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Les Pikooks

Immerse yourself in the peaceful and poetic atmosphere of place de la République… The Pikooks, a pair of blue kites resembling snowy owls, soar across the sky in a wedding dance.

2017 Festival

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La Carpe Koï

According to the legend, the koi carp swam up the Yellow River against the current. Impressed by the fish's courage and determination, the gods transformed it into a magnificent water dragon.

2016 Festival

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Bamboo, the Lighted Forest

Your eyes will be attracted to the glow of a strange forest installed in the pool at Place de la République. You'll be captivated by the music and the bursts of lights from these immense bamboo tre

2014 Festival

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69 illuminated figures invade the area of Place de la République, taking the audience into the heart of their festive, hypnotic choreography. The figures, frozen in movement, decompose over the course

2011 Program

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A Hint of the Sea

Irresistibly drawn by a strange light emanating from the venue, the spectator will be enchanted by this evocative atmosphere with a distinct tang of the sea and the relentless rhythm of waves.

2010 Program

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The King of Dragons

A strange creature of darkness has dropped into the fountain of the Place de la République. With its 98 foot long, the creature with its choleric temper unrolls its immense silhouette.

2012 Program

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