(Last Update: 30.01.2025) In this article, we will get to know one of my favorite corners of Paris: Vert-Galant Square… Even though its name sounds very foreign, this is a place that is in a public place in Paris, seen by everyone, but neglected to be visited by many people. Square du Vert-Galant (skuer du ver galan or skueg veğ galan) well Vert-Galant SquareEven though , is the name of a square, I would call it a park or garden.1. boroughin , one of the two islands in the middle of Paris Île de la CitêThis square/park, located at the westernmost end of the city, is actually a place that everyone is familiar with. Pont des ArtsWhen you look from , what you see in front of you is the very beginning of the island, that is, Pont NeufThe triangle in the middle of the two parts of is exactly where the park is located.

Square du Vert-Galant is named after the ancient kings of France. IV. Henry's nickname comes from "Vert-Galant". I did a lot of research on what this "Vert-Galant" phrase meant, but I couldn't be sure of the results I found; Let's say I was sure but I couldn't believe it :)
Just to be sure, my friend who works as a French-Turkish translator ElisaI asked, and just as I guessed, the king was called “Vert-Galant” because he had many mistresses despite his advanced age.elder statesman"Or"horny goatIt actually has a meaning like “Oh my God, I’m so sorry” but it is an admirable description rather than a derogatory one.

Oh by the way, this is IV. I want to tell a funny memory about Henri. When I first learned French, we were in the course, our teacher was talking about the famous schools of Paris. Continually "angi qatğ, angi qatğ” he says, but no one in the class understands. When we don't understand, the teacher looks at us strangely and wonders how you don't know.
Apparently "angi qatğ” as you know, means “Henri the fourth” :) Well, of course, in French, Henri IV. -Unfortunately- "angi qatğIt is read as ” and is in Paris PantheonOn the back side is Henri IV. There is a very famous high school called . The whole class was like “oh wow, HenriWe were surprised and then fell on the ground laughing. Our teacher never understood why we were laughing :)

To get here Pont Neuffrom any side of City IslandYou need to switch to . Right in the middle is IV. There is a statue of Henri. When you go to the back of that statue, you will see the stairs going down. When you go down these stairs, you see this park, which is small, cute, but also a delightful place.
If you enter through the door directly opposite you on a whim, you can wander around the tiny park; If you wish, you can sit and relax on the benches, but do not accidentally walk through this park to get to the tip of the island and try to get to the tip that way. Because you don't have the chance to get to the farthest part of the island from there, you have to go back and exit the park gate and walk around the right or left shore. This information A Week in Paris This article is quoted in my book.

On the right side Seine River from sightseeing boats The Stars of the Pont NeufYou will see the departure point of . If you walk to the tip of the island from here, you will see people sitting on the shore, their lovers lying on each other's knees. SeineParisians enjoying life and life…
What I like the most is this point you see in the cover photo of this article; Pont des Arts – Bridge of LoversWatching the moment when people sitting under or around that weeping willow against , whether they are alone or with their friends and lovers, get a pinch of honey from life in this serene corner of such a public Paris; Then to accompany them, to dive into my own dream, to live my own fairy tale.

Weeping willow is one of my favorite trees. I also find it aesthetically pleasing. Sezen Aksu It reminds me of the song. Yes, from Zülfü Livaneli's song "Not in Love"Bend down, weeping willow, bend downThe line "" comes to my mind sometimes, but for me the weeping willow is "" from a Sezen song.And we, the two of us, were in the shadow of a weeping willow / An immortal love was shining in your eyes” means strings.
Imagine, we are in Paris, in the open but out of sight in Paris, or rather, we are under the shade of a weeping willow in a place where everyone's eyes are on you but they don't see you... Moreover, with someone we can call "the two of us"; what more?
Here Seine RiverSo many stories come from a tiny park at the tip of an island in the middle of . However, this is such a valuable place in terms of land value that instead of building a hotel-restaurant or, I don't know, private property here and making a profit, they built a park where people can visit as they wish and live the memory and history. Then they ask me, “Why do you love Paris?” saying. Actually I'm asking, isn't Paris loved?
To come to Square du Vert-Galant and experience this beauty, first City Island'eat Pont Neuf It would be best to reach us via. by subway To come M7 of the line Pont Neuf You can get off at the stop.

This is a place so central to the city that you will pass through the area many times while walking on a sightseeing tour, so you should not look at it from afar, go to the island on foot, and then wander around here first. City IslandI recommend you to visit. Also on this island Our Lady there is, Concierge Service var Sainte-Chapelle there is, Flower market There is, there is more, there is more. Then there is a walking track right across the street. Rives de Seine Park waiting for you…
Whether it is to travel, see or enjoy life. Today's fate is in the shadow of a weeping willow in Paris.
With love…
Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.
Address: Square du Vert-Galant, 75001 Paris