Square Hector-Berlioz

Square Hector-Berlioz is a small urban park in the 9th arrondissement featuring trees, walking paths, and seating areas arranged throughout. A stone statue of the composer sits at its center as the focal point of the space.

The space originated between 1841 and 1844 from the former Tivoli gardens of the La Bouëxière estate. A bronze statue of the composer was installed in 1886 and replaced with a stone version in 1948.

The square honors composer Hector Berlioz through its name and central statue, reflecting the neighborhood's connection to 19th century artistic figures. Local residents use this green space as a gathering spot in a busy part of the city.

The square is easily accessible by metro from nearby stations. Visitors will find benches for sitting and adequate shade provided by the trees throughout the space.

A marble statue of Napoleon depicted as Prometheus once occupied this spot but was removed due to objections about its nude representation. This controversial monument is now forgotten history but reveals how changing public tastes shaped the space.

Location: 9th arrondissement of Paris

GPS coordinates: 48.88310,2.32972

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:22