Square Laurent-Prache

Square Laurent-Prache is a small green space in the 6th arrondissement featuring several types of trees and flowering shrubs that provide color throughout the seasons. The site displays architectural remnants and is framed by historic buildings of the neighborhood.

The square was created in 1901 following the demolition of buildings and the extension of a local street that reshaped the area. The site was previously part of a monastery that had been dissolved in the early 1800s.

The square's name honors a local historian and features artworks recalling important artistic connections to the neighborhood. Visitors can sense the presence of artists and thinkers who shaped this part of the city.

The site is easily reached on foot from Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés and sits in an active part of the neighborhood with many cafes and shops. Visitors should expect the square to be busy during daytime hours and quieter in the evenings.

Along the edges of the square, visitors can discover actual stone blocks and column fragments that survive from a former medieval monastery. These hidden remnants tell the story of the site before it became a modern park.

Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris

GPS coordinates: 48.85427,2.33396

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:42