Square Paul-Robin, Urban park in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, France
Square Paul Robin is a small urban park in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, situated near the Rue de l'Évangile and the Stade Bertrand-Dauvin. It features gravel paths, benches, a children's play area, and rows of chestnut and cherry trees that flower in spring.
An artesian well was drilled here from 1841 to 1864 and completed in 1891 at a depth of 718 m, reaching the Albien aquifer. Its 30 °C water supplied the Piscine Hébert, which opened in 1893. After the first well was obstructed, a new one was drilled around 2000 in the square de la Madone.
The park is named after Paul Robin, a 19th-century French educator known for his progressive ideas on education. In summer, a small music kiosk inside the park hosts a series of concerts that draw locals from the surrounding streets.
The park closes early in the evening, with closing times varying between 8 and 9 pm depending on the season. Public toilets are available across from the Rue de l'Évangile, and a bike-sharing station is located a short walk from the entrance.
An artesian well was drilled beneath the present bandstand from 1841 to 1864, reaching the Albien aquifer in 1891 at a depth of 718 m. Its water, at 30 °C, supplied the Hébert swimming pool when it opened in 1893. After the first well was blocked, a new one was drilled around 2000 in the square de la Madone.
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