Square La Bruyère

Square La Bruyère is a small garden space tucked within the 9th arrondissement of Paris, forming a quiet green enclave among urban buildings. This narrow rectangular green area is lined with residential buildings and serves as a peaceful retreat from the surrounding streets.

This space was created in 1894, replacing a former military gymnasium that stood on the site during the Second Empire period. The transformation marked part of Paris's broader effort to develop green spaces within dense urban neighborhoods.

Named after philosopher Jean de La Bruyère, this square reflects the intellectual character of its district and the artistic community that once lived here. The surrounding buildings still house traces of the creative lives that unfolded within them.

The space opens onto rue Jean-Baptiste-Pigalle and functions as a peaceful pedestrian area within the neighborhood. Visitors can easily walk through freely, as it remains accessible and welcoming from the surrounding streets.

In 2010, an untouched apartment at number 2 was discovered, preserved exactly as it had been left during World War II. This remarkable find gave a rare glimpse into a frozen moment of the past, offering insight into daily life from that era.

Location: 9th arrondissement of Paris

Location: Quartier Saint-Georges

Length: 43 m

Width: 10 m

Part of: road network of Paris

Shares border with: rue Jean-Baptiste-Pigalle

GPS coordinates: 48.87920,2.33279

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:04