Square René-Viviani, Urban park near Notre-Dame Cathedral in Latin Quarter, France.
Square René-Viviani contains walking paths, garden areas, and stone benches spread across the irregularly shaped space next to Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre church.
Created in 1928 on the former grounds of Hôtel-Dieu hospital, the square stands where a 6th-century basilica and ancient cemetery once existed.
The Saint Julien fountain, designed by Georges Jeanclos in 1995, depicts medieval legends through sculptural elements within the square.
The square connects to three metro stations: Maubert-Mutualité, Saint-Michel, and Cluny-La Sorbonne, offering multiple access points for visitors.
A locust tree planted in 1601 by botanist Jean Robin stands in the square, making it the oldest recorded tree in Paris.
Location: 5th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1928
GPS coordinates: 48.85222,2.34750
Latest update: May 23, 2025 23:17
The Quartier Latin combines Roman ruins, medieval churches, and historic universities. The Arènes de Lutèce displays Roman origins, while the Sorbonne and Collège de France represent academic tradition. Between old libraries and botanical gardens, narrow streets lead to hidden squares and traditional cafés.
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Point zéro des routes de France
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Saint-Séverin
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Archeological crypt of the île de la Cité
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Charlemagne et ses Leudes
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Pont au Double
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Petit Pont
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Robinier du Square Viviani
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Quai de Montebello
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Hôtel Colbert
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Square André-Lefèbvre
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Jardin de la place Jean-Paul-II
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Église Saint-Blaise de Paris
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Presbytery of Notre-Dame de Paris
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Philanthro-Lab
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Maison des étudiants
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Ancienne faculté de médecine
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Studio Galande
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Hôtel de Laffemas
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Cabaret du Père Lunette
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Pipe organ in Saint-Séverin church (Paris)
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Cloître de l'église Saint-Séverin
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