Square Michel-Foucault, Urban park near Collège de France, 5th arrondissement of Paris, France.
Square Michel-Foucault spans 550 square meters of green space at the intersection of Rue Saint-Jacques and Rue des Écoles in Paris.
The park opened in 2005, transforming the western section of Square Auguste-Mariette-Pacha into a dedicated space honoring philosopher Michel Foucault.
A bronze statue from 1882 by Jean-Paul Aubé depicts Dante Alighieri in a scene from the Divine Comedy's Inferno Canto XXXII.
The park remains open 24 hours daily and features multiple benches, paths, and a children's play area at 45 Rue des Écoles.
The statue placement commemorates Dante's connection to the first University of Paris, which operated near present-day Rue Dante.
Location: 5th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 2005
GPS coordinates: 48.84930,2.34517
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:59
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