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Place des Vosges

Name: Place des Vosges
Rating: 4.6

4.6 ·

Step into Place des Vosges, Paris's oldest planned square in the heart of the Marais. Wander the arcaded walkways beneath matching brick-and-stone townhouses, relax by the fountains on the lawn, and peek into Victor Hugo's former home.

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Reasons to go

Built in the early 1600s under Henri IV as one of Paris's first planned squares, with matching brick-and-stone facades over arcaded walkways.
Victor Hugo's former residence sits on the southeast corner, now preserved as a museum.

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Full description

Built in the early 1600s under Henri IV, Place des Vosges is lined with matching brick-and-stone townhouses over arcaded walkways. A central garden with fountains and lawns makes it a popular spot for picnics and relaxation.

Victor Hugo's former home, now a museum, sits on the square's southeast corner.

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Address

Pl. des Vosges, 75004 Paris, France · Le Marais

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

15 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

Bring a blanket or use a bench to relax on the grass, and combine your visit with the nearby Victor Hugo House museum under the arcades.

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Reviews

Fantastic open space to sit in the grass or on a park bench and enjoy a coffee or lunch while enjoying this beautiful square. While heading to the Victor Hugo house museum, my partner and I stopped in the park to enjoy our sandwiches and the beautiful townhouses that line Place des Vosges. Great spot to hang out and…

Jamie Wojciechowski

3/5

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