Place Colette, Pedestrian square in Palais-Royal district, 1st arrondissement, France.
This pedestrianized square measures 61 meters in length and 23 meters in width, positioned between the Palais-Royal and Rue Saint-Honoré, creating an intimate public space within historic Paris.
Originally an unnamed intersection of Rue Saint-Honoré and Rue de Richelieu, the square was renamed in 1966 to honor French writer Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette following her daughter's request to Minister André Malraux.
The square commemorates Colette, a prominent 20th-century French literary figure, featuring a multilingual commemorative plaque that celebrates her literary legacy and influence on Parisian cultural life.
Accessible via metro lines 1 and 7 at Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre station, the square remains open year-round and serves as an ideal starting point for exploring the historic district.
The square houses Jean-Michel Othoniel's Kiosque des noctambules, an artistic installation created in 2000 to celebrate the Paris Metro's centenary while serving as a decorative entrance to the station.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Location: Quartier du Palais-Royal
Length: 61 m
Width: 23 m
Part of: road network of Paris
Shares border with: galerie de Chartres, galerie de Nemours
Address: Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris, France 75001 Paris
Website: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Place_Colette
GPS coordinates: 48.86320,2.33583
Latest update: September 12, 2025 10:41
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