Place de Breteuil, Square in the 7th and 15th arrondissements, Paris, France
Place de Breteuil is a long, tree-lined square on the boundary of the 7th and 15th arrondissements of Paris, flanked by 19th-century stone buildings with tall windows and balconies. At its center stands a large stone statue of the scientist Louis Pasteur, which serves as the main focal point of the space.
The square was laid out in the late 18th century and formally given to the city of Paris in the 19th century, as the surrounding area grew with government buildings and private residences. The statue of Pasteur was added in 1904 to honor his contributions to science and medicine.
The square sits on the border between the 7th and 15th arrondissements, two neighborhoods with different characters. This position makes it a meeting point for residents from both sides.
The square is within walking distance of several metro stations and works well as a starting point for walks through either the 7th or 15th arrondissement. The benches under the trees offer a good resting spot before heading out to explore the surrounding streets.
Although the square is named after the Baron de Breteuil, a minister under Louis XVI, it is the likeness of Louis Pasteur that has defined the space since 1904 and not the man it is named for. The statue depicts Pasteur surrounded by representations of his fields of research, which makes it unusually detailed for a public monument.
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