(Last Update: 29.01.2025) One of the cutest and most aesthetic squares in Paris. Place des Victoires 1st and 2nd grades of the city boroughIt is among the . This square, where six roads intersect, 80 meters diameter It consists of a circular area and is surrounded by buildings of typical French architecture.
Whenever I pass by Place des Victoires, I think of the "Sixyol" in Kadıköy. Originally, this square, where six roads intersect, was considered as "what can we do to make the city even more beautiful?" The French thought of evaluating it this way; besides 1686In... They built it back then, and they shamelessly preserved it and brought it to this day, and it still adorns the city with the same beauty... One cannot find words to say.
XIV. Naturally, the statue on a horse in the middle of the square dedicated to the victories of Louis XIV. LouisIt belongs to and was erected when the square was first built. During the French Revolution, this statue was removed and replaced by a wooden pyramid. General Desaix His statue was placed, then In 1826, he was reinstated by Louis XIV. statue of louis back where he belongs; It has maintained its position ever since.
I don't know if it's worth coming especially to see this square, but I think it's one of the passages in the nearby area. Choiseul Passage, Colbert Passage ve Vivienne Passage If you add this place to your list on a day when you organize a sightseeing tour, I am sure you will enjoy seeing it while passing by. While visiting these places Richelieu Building of the National Library of FranceYou will also pass in front of . And right behind the square Le Moulin de la Vierge There is also a very cute patisserie-bakery. Especially, there is a very interesting stuffed animal store in one of the streets of the square. Design and Nature There are many interesting animals here that you cannot easily see anywhere else, I advise you not to miss there.
If you go north from this square, your way will be the stock exchange building. The Stock ExchangeIt passes through… And from there Grands BoulevardsYou reach . If you go south Louvre MuseumYou are in . If you walk west it's on your left Palais Royal, there will be the passages I listed above on your right. If you proceed further Place Vendômeto, from there Madeleine ChurchIt is possible to go to . in the northwest Opera Garnier, in the southeast Châtelet ve Forum des Halles is available. Historical shop selling interesting kitchen supplies on the road E. Dehillerin There is, for example. If you walk east, the Etienne Marcel area is very pleasant with plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants. Now it's up to your taste which way you go...
to Place des Victoires metro The easiest way to reach M3 of the line Stock Exchange You will get off at the station. When you walk down from here, you will see the square.
Oh by the way, Place des Victoires especially “Paris Je T'AimeIt may be meaningful for those who watched the movie. Because one of the 20 episodes in those movies, the part directed by Nobuhiro Suwa, took place in this square...
Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.
Address: Place des Victoires, 75001 Paris
