Square René-Le Gall

Square René-Le Gall is a green space in the 13th arrondissement of Paris divided into three distinct areas. The space combines a wooded section, children's play facilities, and a decorative rose garden for visitors to explore.

This park was created between 1936 and 1938 on a former industrial site where the Île aux Singes once stood. The area had previously been home to tannery workers who lived near the Bièvre River.

The square honors René Le Gall, a municipal councilor who was executed in 1942 during the Nazi occupation. His name serves as a tribute to his resistance, remembered by those who walk through the gardens today.

Multiple entrances lead into the space from surrounding streets, with the main one near Corvisart metro station at Place de la Bergère-d'Ivry. The area is best explored on foot and features different elevation levels throughout.

An artificial stream created in 1993 traces the former route of the Bièvre River through this location. The river itself flowed here until 1912, and this modern waterway makes its historic path visible again to visitors.

Location: 13th arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1938

GPS coordinates: 48.83240,2.34961

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:41