Square and Promenade Richard Lenoir, Garden square and promenade in Paris, France
The Square et Promenade Richard Lenoir is a long green strip running along the boulevard of the same name in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. It connects the Place de la Bastille to Square Frédéric Lemaître and is made up of four smaller garden squares: Richard-Lenoir, Bréguet-Sabin, Bataclan, and Jules-Ferry.
The boulevard takes its name from two engineers, François Richard and Joseph Lenoir Dufresne, who founded Paris's first cotton factory in 1802. Beneath the promenade runs the Canal Saint-Martin, completed in 1826 and covered over in 1860 to allow the streets above to be built.
The promenade is easy to walk or cycle along and can be reached from several metro stations, including Richard-Lenoir and Bréguet-Sabin. Along the way there are public restrooms, play areas, and benches that make it comfortable for all ages.
Although few visitors suspect it, the Canal Saint-Martin flows directly underfoot along much of the promenade. A few light wells set into the path offer a glimpse of the water below if you look closely.
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