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Place des Vosges

Place des Vosges | 4th arrondissement, 75004 Paris, France
As featured in 3 days in Paris
Ranked #23 of 534 attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 167 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Description: Paris's oldest public square has a meticulously manicured central park and is surrounded by beautiful 17th-century townhouses.
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KL, Malaysia
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

It is located in the historical Marais district, is one of the world’s most perfectly designed and harmonious squares. Kind Henry IV built this centerpiece in 1605 and officially inaugurated in 1612 as “Place Royale.” At the time, it was merely a lawn, a favourite place for duels. In 1639, Richelieu had an equestrian statue of King Louis XIII erected... More

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British Columbia
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Interesting and quiet place away from the traffic and street noise. Great place to sit and take a break from site seeing. Lots of cafes and brasseries nearby. More

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Warks.
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Some lovely buildings around the square including Victor Hugo's house which was very interesting and entrance is free. Small park in the square with fountains, sand pit and small playground too which my 6 year old granddaughter enjoyed in the evening before going back to our nearby hotel. More

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Elmhurst, Illinois
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Loved this area. It's very welcoming, very vibrant and alive without being crazy or hectic. It's a great area for families and many small children were enjoying the park. This would be a great place for a picnic--except the restaurants are so great in the area. More

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Stamford CT
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

As good as it gets in Paris if you happen to like a manageable -size square and handsome buildings with arcades filled with art galleries and shops. Not much at night but still, a lovely spot. More

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austin, tx
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

I met a walking tour group at the Place des Vosges, and it was wonderful just watching all the people....lovely artwork under the arches of the building, galleries, cafe.....this is a perfect place to spend a morning. More

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New York, New York
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

we found this by accident, and it was a breath of fresh air. What a lovely small historic park. Great place to just take a break from sightseeing. Then also by chance we found Victor Hugos home and enjoyed seeing that. More

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Paris, France
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

I love the Louis the XIIIth buildings, the idea of people enjoying the lawns surrounded but this historic beauty, I recommend the Maison de Victor Hugo museum, the art galleries. Not far from it, I'd also recommend Musée Carnavalet, the museum for Paris History. "Paris ne s'est pas fait en un jour" ... More

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london
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Beautiful tree lined square to sit and watch the world go by. More

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Hong Kong, China
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Worth a visit if you have enough time. Has some incredible art galleries surrounding the square. More

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