Square Barye, Urban park at eastern tip of Ile Saint-Louis, Paris, France.
Description
Square Barye is an urban park at the eastern tip of Ile Saint-Louis featuring various tree species including cedar, paulownia, and Chinese soap tree arranged along curved walking paths. The layout creates a green area with clearly defined routes for visitors to explore.
History
The garden space took its current form in 1876 when construction of the Sully Bridge connected Boulevard Saint-Germain to Bastille. This transformation replaced an older 17th-century terraced garden that previously occupied this location.
Culture
The park displays bronze reproductions of Antoine-Louis Barye sculptures, including scenes of mythological struggles and animals, installed between 2011 and 2014. These casts recall the original works that once stood here before they were lost.
Practical
The park is easily accessible by public transport and features drinking water points and accessible paths for people with limited mobility. The best time to visit is early morning or late afternoon when it is less crowded.
Did you know?
During World War II the original bronze sculptures from this space were removed and melted down in 1942 for military equipment production. The current casts are reproductions that preserve the memory of those lost works.
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