Place Saint-Paul, Protected heritage square in Liège, Belgium

Place Saint-Paul is a square in the Île district of Liège, named after the cathedral whose portal and cloister exterior open onto it. At its centre stands a stone monument: two grey columns on a stepped plinth frame a niche holding a pale bust above rough rockwork, topped by a sculpted crest with a small animal, all enclosed by a black metal fence with a ring of flowers.

Until 1863 the square was called place Derrière Saint-Paul, then took its present name. In late August 2014 the tarmac and parking areas were reworked. In October 2018 the National Bank building was sold to a private buyer, Benjamine De Cloedt, for 7.1 million euros, to house an international ballet school planned to open in 2021 after conversion works.

The square serves as a gathering space where local residents pause and spend time together in the heart of the city. Regular markets and small events here reflect everyday community life in Liège.

The square is well served by bus stops nearby and has parking facilities and bicycle racks within easy walking distance. The flat, paved paths make it simple to walk through and explore at your own pace.

The square was long called place Derrière Saint-Paul and only took its present name in 1863. Since 1911 a statue by Jean Del Cour has stood at its centre; the sculptor, born in Liège in 1627, also carved the bust of Saint Paul kept in the cathedral. The former refuge of Aulne Abbey on the square is listed as Walloon heritage.