Place Dauphine

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 20, 2025 11:45