Place Jean-Lorrain, Square in Auteuil, Paris, France
Place Jean-Lorrain is a small square in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, in the Auteuil neighborhood. A simple fountain sits at its center, surrounded by benches, with trees lining the edges.
Place Jean-Lorrain was laid out around 1930, when Auteuil still had the feel of a village before being fully absorbed into Paris. It was previously known as Place de la Fontaine, named after a water source that was well regarded in the area.
The square takes its name from the writer Jean Lorrain, who was known in the late 19th century and lived for a time in the Auteuil area. On market days, Wednesday and Saturday, it becomes a small meeting point where neighbors buy fruit, vegetables, and flowers.
The square is easy to reach on foot from the Michel-Ange - Auteuil metro station on line 10. Market visitors will find the most activity on Wednesdays and Saturdays, while other days are much quieter.
The area around the square was known in the 17th century for its springs, whose water was valued by King Louis XV, who often stayed nearby. This royal connection helps explain why water in Auteuil was once considered especially good to drink.
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