Square Louis-XIII, Urban park in Place des Vosges, 4th arrondissement of Paris, France

Square Louis-XIII occupies the centre of Place des Vosges, covering 12,706 m². It is bordered by rows of trees and holds four fountains fed by the Ourcq, set among lawns around an equestrian statue of Louis XIII by Charles Dupaty and Jean-Pierre Cortot. A low circular stone basin with a tiered fountain rises from the paved ring, and a sign on the grass reads "PELOUSE AU REPOS".

The plaza was created in 1682 as an enclosed garden centered around an equestrian monument to the king. This original statue was destroyed during the French Revolution, and the space later received a new sculptural representation.

The space is dedicated to King Louis XIII, and his equestrian statue forms the focal point of the plaza. Visitors can experience how the monument anchors the park's identity and connects residents to French royal history through daily use of the space.

The square occupies the centre of Place des Vosges and is reached by metro line 8 at Chemin Vert, or lines 1, 5 and 8 at Bastille. A low metal hoop fence rings the lawns, and a sign on the grass reads "PELOUSE AU REPOS", so walking is on the paved ring around the basin rather than on the turf.

A major renovation in the 1970s brought Crimean lime trees to the perimeter and horse chestnut trees to the center, creating the park's current tree-lined character. These plantings offer varying patterns of shade and seasonal color throughout the year.