Place de Clichy
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This article is about the area of Paris. For the Paris Métro station which serves it, see Place de Clichy (Paris Métro).
The Place de Clichy, also known as "Place Clichy", is situated in the northwestern quadrant of Paris. It is formed by the intersection of the Boulevard de Clichy, the Avenue Clichy, the Rue Clichy, the Boulevard des Batignolles, and the Rue d'Amsterdam.
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Length | 60 m (200 ft) |
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Width | 60 m (200 ft) |
Arrondissement | 8th, 9th, 17th, 18th |
Quarter | Europe . Saint-Georges . Batignolles . Grandes Carrières |
Coordinates | 48°53′01″N 2°19′39″E |
Construction | |
Completion | Ord. of the Bureau des Finances on 16 January 1789 |
Denomination | Arr. on 30 December 1864 |
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It lies at the former site of the barrière de Clichy, an ancient portal in the Wall of the Farmers-General, leading to the village of Clichy, outside the wall.