Pl. des Vosges
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Oldest Paris square with red brick buildings and central garden
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Paris, France Get directions
Oldest Paris square with red brick buildings and central garden
Paris, France Get directions
"Picnic in Place des Vosges This beautiful square is one the city's oldest; set in Le Marais, it's surrounded by grand houses and an arched walkway lined with galleries and quaint cafés. At Number 6, you'll find the former home of Victor Hugo, author of "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame." The park at its center is a popular place to gather al fresco in the warm weather."
"We find comfort in the universalities (like children working on their social skills in the sandbox at the Place des Vosges)."
"Nestled in the side streets of the charming and hip Marais, the Place de Vosges is the oldest square in Paris (it was originally part of Henri II and Catherine de Medici's palace before being opened up to the public by Henri IV). Ringed on all sides by arched walkways and red brick buildings, the square has a symmetrical layout of trees leading into a central garden. You'll often find students picnicking or studying while small children run through the dusty paths. It's a perfect landmark to orient yourself around in the popular neighborhood." - Melissa Liebling-Goldberg
