Square du Temple

The Square du Temple is a garden in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, covering nearly eight hectares and filled with tall trees, stone-edged pools and planted beds. The grounds form a rectangular green patch between narrow streets, with winding paths that pass wrought-iron railings and low walls.

In the 12th century the Knights Templar built a fortified compound here, which later served as a prison for the royal family during the Revolution. After the old buildings were destroyed, the site was transformed into a public garden in the 19th century.

The name recalls the medieval order that once occupied this ground, though today neighbors and visitors use the garden for rest and quiet conversation. Children play near the water features while parents sit on benches under the shade, and locals walk their dogs along the gravel paths each morning.

The grounds have several entrances from the surrounding streets and wide paths make access easy with a stroller or wheelchair. Visitors find shaded spots under the trees as well as sunny corners on the lawns, depending on the season and time of day.

A plaque on the northern side commemorates children deported during the war and stands beside one of the older statues in the garden. The artificial waterfall at the southern end creates a soft sound that filters through the trees and muffles street noise.

Location: 3rd arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1857

Address: 64 rue de Bretagne, 75003 Paris, France

Opening Hours: sunrise-sunset

GPS coordinates: 48.86450,2.36078

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:34