Square Lamartine, Garden square in 16th arrondissement, France
Square Lamartine is a garden space in the 16th arrondissement near Porte-Dauphine with a rectangular layout and a mix of pathways, seating areas, and planted zones. The ground is organized in a clear structure with different areas for sitting and moving through the green space.
The square began in 1825 as a path along the former pheasantry of La Muette, separating Passy and Neuilly. It was absorbed into Paris's road network by a decree of 23 May 1863, became Place Victor-Hugo in 1881, and took its current name by an 1886 decree. The bronze Lamartine statue was inaugurated on 7 July 1886.
The square is named after French poet Alphonse de Lamartine, reflecting Paris's admiration for this key literary figure of the Romantic era. Visitors today can sense the connection to the literary heritage that shaped this location.
The square has free access and is open daily, with a children's playground for families with young children. The clear layout makes it easy to find your way around and explore all the areas.
At the northern end of the square stands the Passy artesian well, drilled between 1855 and 1860; water first rose in 1861. It was meant to feed the lakes of the Bois de Boulogne, and since 1994 it has been renovated. Local residents still come to draw drinking water there.
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