Place Félix Éboué, Pedestrian square in the 12th arrondissement, Paris, France
Place Félix Éboué is a pedestrian square in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, built around a former traffic circle. At its center stands a stone fountain ringed by eight bronze lions, which remains the focal point of the whole space.
The square began as a fenced roundabout designed mainly for vehicle traffic, leaving little room for people on foot. Over time it was redesigned and named after Félix Éboué, a colonial administrator who sided with Free France during the Second World War.
The square is easy to reach on foot and sits near several bus lines and two metro stations. Visitors who want to explore the area should plan enough time to sit on the stone benches that face the fountain.
The eight bronze lions on the fountain date from the 19th century and were made after designs by the sculptor Davioud, who also created other well-known Parisian fountains. The cast-iron grilles around the square come from the same period and were kept on purpose during the recent redesign.
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