Square Louis-XVI

Square Louis-XVI is an urban green space in Paris's 8th arrondissement situated between two major streets, offering pathways and planted areas for walking. At its center stands a chapel building surrounded by tall walls that define and enclose the space.

The site was originally a cemetery where many people were buried during the French Revolution. Later a chapel was constructed to transform the place and serve as a memorial to those events.

The chapel at the center was built to honor those who were laid to rest there, becoming a focal point for remembrance and reflection. Today, the space serves as a quiet setting where visitors encounter monuments that speak to historical losses and family devotion.

The square is easily reached from street level and has clear pathways for walking through. Visitors should know that the chapel interior is only open at certain times during the week.

Beneath the green surface lies an invisible layer of history from the cemetery that once occupied this ground. Walking here means passing over layers of the past that remain largely hidden from view.

Location: 8th arrondissement of Paris

Inception: January 1, 1865

GPS coordinates: 48.87360,2.32278

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:43