Place Mireille, Pedestrian square in the Palais-Royal neighborhood, Paris, France
Place Mireille is a small, triangular pedestrian square in the Palais-Royal neighborhood of the 1st arrondissement of Paris. At its center stands the Molière fountain, a modest water feature that gives the space a natural focal point.
The square received its official name only in 2008, when the city of Paris decided to honor Mireille Hartuch, who had lived in the area for many years. Before that, this street corner had no official name and was barely noted on maps.
Place Mireille takes its name from singer and actress Mireille Hartuch, who lived in this neighborhood for many years. Her connection to French music and theater is still remembered by those who know the area well.
The square is easy to reach from the Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre metro station, a short walk away through the surrounding streets. It works well as a stopping point between other visits in the area.
The triangular shape of the square came from the meeting of two narrow streets rather than any deliberate design. The fountain at its center is dedicated to Molière, whose connection to this part of Paris goes back centuries before the square itself had a name.
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