Blagnac renamed its Place des Arts square to Samuel Paty, honoring the teacher killed in 2020, as part of a symbolic tribute to the values of the Republic.
Place des Arts renamed Samuel Paty
The Place des Arts in Blagnac, France, has been officially renamed Samuel Paty in honor of the history-geography teacher who was assassinated in 2020. The change was made to commemorate his life and to reaffirm the values of the French Republic.Renaming ceremony held on October 9
The mayor of Blagnac, Joseph Carles, inaugurated the renamed square on Friday, October 9. The event took place in a public garden situated between the Town Hall and the Ciné Rex cinema.Symbolic act linked to Republic's values
The city described the renaming as a "strong, symbolic and meaningful act," coinciding with the 120th anniversary of the law that separated the Churches and the State in France. The mayor emphasized the city's commitment to freedom of expression, secularism, and the values of the Republic.New developments include green spaces
The Place des Arts has undergone nearly two years of renovation, including the addition of 2,900 m² of green space and the demineralization of a third of its surface. New urban features such as benches, shade structures, and play equipment for children have also been installed.
