Square Pétrarque, Garden square in 16th arrondissement, Paris, France
Square Pétrarque is a narrow garden space in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, stretching approximately 82 meters long and 5.5 meters wide. The square features trees and benches arranged throughout its linear design.
The square received its official name in 1927, during a time when Paris was creating more communal green spaces in residential neighborhoods. This period reflected a shift in urban planning to bring more gardens into densely built areas.
The square takes its name from the Italian poet Petrarch, honoring Renaissance literary traditions that influenced French culture. This naming reflects how the neighborhood celebrates connections to Italian intellectual heritage.
The square is near metro lines 6 and 9 at Trocadero station, from where you can walk through the residential streets to reach it. Its narrow, linear shape makes it easy to walk through in a few minutes.
Fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent had a studio here starting in 1957, linking this quiet space to the history of Parisian high fashion. His presence marked the area as part of the city's broader creative scene during that era.
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