Place Dauphine, Historic square in Île de la Cité, Paris, France.
Place Dauphine is a triangular square on Île de la Cité featuring buildings with red brick facades and slate roofs. The structures surround the space in a regular pattern, creating an enclosed courtyard feel.
King Henry IV began developing this square in 1607 as an urban project. The original houses were built from white stone and brick, shaping its appearance to this day.
The square takes its name from the Dauphin of France, who later became King Louis XIII. The brick buildings and leafy trees create a gathering place where locals and visitors spend time together.
The square is accessible from multiple bridges and streets and sits centrally on Île de la Cité. Benches are scattered throughout for sitting, and small cafes line the surrounding buildings.
Two entrance pavilions from 1612 mark the western access to Pont Neuf and preserve original details from the square's design. These stone structures are relics from the early phase of construction.
Location: Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois
Inception: 1607
Length: 102 m
Width: 67 m
Part of: road network of Paris
Shares border with: Rue de Harlay, Rue Henri-Robert
GPS coordinates: 48.85654,2.34243
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:01
Paris combines historic architecture with cultural institutions in ways that have drawn couples for generations. The city offers a mix of 19th-century parklands, bridges spanning the Seine, and street cafes that invite lingering. From the galleries of the Louvre to the cobbled paths of Montmartre, these locations provide opportunities to explore art, history, and urban life together. This collection includes well-known landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral alongside quieter spaces such as Parc Monceau and Square du Vert-Galant. Historic passages like Passage Jouffroy showcase 19th-century commercial architecture, while sites like Palais Garnier and Sainte-Chapelle present medieval and classical building styles. The Canal Saint-Martin and its locks offer views of the city's infrastructure away from main tourist routes. Each location contributes in its own way to Paris's appeal for travelers.
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Equestrian statue of Henry IV
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Quai de l'Horloge
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Vedettes du Pont Neuf
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Parc Rives de Seine
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Square de la Place-Dauphine
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