Place Jean-Gabin, Pedestrian square in Clignancourt, Paris, France
Place Jean-Gabin is a small pedestrian square in the Clignancourt district of the 18th arrondissement of Paris, sitting at the foot of the Montmartre hill. It sits at the corner where rue Custine and rue Lambert meet, forming a simple open space with benches and planters.
The square was officially named on November 14, 2006, and opened to the public on May 16, 2008. The opening ceremony was led by the then-mayor of the 18th arrondissement, Daniel Vaillant, in the presence of Jean Gabin's children.
The square is named after Jean Gabin, one of the most celebrated French film actors of the 20th century. A small plaque on-site marks this tribute and gives the space a personal connection to French cinema history.
The square is freely accessible at any time and works well as a stop during a walk through Clignancourt or around the Montmartre hill. The surrounding streets are narrow and sometimes steep, so comfortable shoes are a good idea.
Although the square honors one of France's most celebrated film actors, it remains largely unknown even among Parisians and sees very little tourist foot traffic. Its low profile stands in contrast to the fame of the person it commemorates.
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