PARIS'S FIRST STRAIGHT STREET AND POINT OF FOCUS

THE PARADE'S FIRST MILESTONE: A SHORT, STRAIGHT STREET FROM WHICH ONE SEES A STATUE OF A KING ON HORSEBACK  

The statue is of Louis XIII. Why not of Henri IV, under whom the place* was built? Puzzles are often revealing: Please click, and for this one, continue.

*For the italics, please read on.

Rue Royale leads to place Royale (rue de Birague and place des Vosges) 

The space that leads to the royal tombs at Saint-Denis 

inspired the straight street, 

and their mausoleum its point of focus.

As well,

the straight line symbolizes stability and order,

which kings guarantee.

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