Residents delighted after the renovation of Victor-Hugo Square

His little corner to smoke his cigar. Michel had missed Victor-Hugo Square. The Vendôme resident often spends his weekends in Blois, like Saturday, June 29, 2024. “It’s well laid out, it’s a great success. »

Ses regrets ? “The felling of the weeping willow” et “the duration of the work” started in May 2023. Reopened for a few weeks, the square has had a makeover.

“More airy, it gives a nice view of the castle”

With the watering of the fountains, the planting of around ten trees and the redefinition of the pedestrian paths for a cost estimated at just under a million euros (€922,718).

“More airy, it gives a nice view of the castle”, reflect Jacky and Chantal, residents of Saint-Gervais-la-Forêt, remembering a pleasant square when it was created. But over the years he had become « sale ».

“The homeless threw their bottles in”, underlines Jean-Pierre who walks his dog Nounours every day. During the work, he had to fall back on the side of La Creusille in Vienne during the work.

A “peaceful and relaxing” setting

Often passing by on foot without stopping, the three friends Astrid, Albane and Pierre took the time to take a break this Saturday. “It’s very clean. The ground is appreciablethey judge, sitting on a bench enjoying a milkshake. Flowers are missing. » However, they are wondering about the forbidden central lawn.

“Some people don’t respect it and lie down in it.”, deplores Jean-Pierre. Sitting on a bench, Julie appreciates the setting “peaceful and relaxing. » His two children Jules and Paul enjoying an ice cream in the shade.

A Spanish family chatting while lying on the grass. Born in Blois, Bilal comes here regularly with his two sons and his wife. He finds the square ” Magnificent “ more “regrets the demarcated central space. »

However, it offers a breathtaking view of the fountain. The inauguration of the Victor-Hugo square should take place in the coming days!