Place de l'Odéon

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Place de l'Odéon, Public square in 6th arrondissement, France

Place de l'Odéon is a semicircular plaza about 74 meters long with cobblestone paving and classical 18th-century Parisian facades. Five streets open onto this space: Rue Regnard, Rue Crébillon, Rue de l'Odéon, Rue Casimir-Delavigne, and Rue Racine.

The square was established in 1779 as Place du Théâtre-Français and later renamed Place de la Comédie-Française before becoming Place de l'Odéon in 1807. These name changes reflect the evolving history of the theater and the neighborhood.

The square takes its name from the theater on its northern side and has long served as a gathering point for writers and artists in the neighborhood. The surrounding facades display the classical Parisian architecture of the 18th century and continue to define the character of this place.

The square is easily accessible on foot and works well as an orientation point between the streets of the neighborhood. The cobblestone surface can be slippery in wet weather, so suitable footwear is advisable.

The square was protected as a historical monument in 1948 and displays a memorial plaque that was stolen in 1986 but eventually recovered. This story shows how the neighborhood safeguards its memories and heritage.

Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris

Location: Quartier de l'Odéon

Inception: 1779

Length: 74 m

Part of: road network of Paris

Shares border with: rue Casimir-Delavigne, rue Corneille, rue Crébillon, rue de l'Odéon, rue Racine, rue Regnard, rue Rotrou

GPS coordinates: 48.84970,2.33861

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:04

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