La Joute, Montreal

Name: La Joute
Address: 1000 Place Riopelle, Montreal, Canada

#210 among attractions in Montreal

Monuments and statues, Public art, Sculpture

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Facts and practical information

La Joute is a public sculptural installation by Quebec artist Jean-Paul Riopelle, a member of the Automatiste movement. It is currently located in Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle in the Quartier international de Montréal. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°30'13"N, 73°33'42"W

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1000 Place RiopelleVille-Marie District (Quartier Ville-Marie)Montreal Canada

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La Joute – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Notre-Dame Basilica, Complexe Desjardins, Complexe Guy-Favreau, Saint-Sulpice Seminary.

~1170 ftE
Towering Gothic Revival church
Notre-Dame Basilica, Montreal
6 min walk • The Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal is a stunning embodiment of Gothic Revival architecture nestled in the historic district of Old Montreal. This church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, stands not only as a place of worship but also as a cultural and artistic landmark...
~1620 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Office
Complexe Desjardins, Montreal
8 min walk • Complexe Desjardins, a vibrant epicenter of commerce and culture, stands at the heart of Montreal, Canada. This sprawling shopping center is an emblem of modern urban life, offering a diverse array of retail stores, dining options, and entertainment venues.
~1110 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Complexe Guy-Favreau, Montreal
6 min walk • Complexe Guy-Favreau is a twelve-storey building complex containing Canadian government offices built in 1984. It is located at 200 René Lévesque Boulevard in Ville-Marie, Montréal and extends over a six-acre plot of land, formerly part of the Montreal Chinatown.
~1220 ftE
Church
Saint-Sulpice Seminary, Montreal
6 min walk • The Saint-Sulpice Seminary is a building in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is the second oldest structure in Montreal and was declared a National Historic Site of Canada in 1980.
~820 ftW
19th-century Gothic Revival church
St. Patrick's Basilica, Montreal
4 min walk • Saint Patrick's Basilica is a Roman Catholic minor basilica on René-Lévesque Boulevard in Downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
~1360 ftNW
Church, Theater, Concerts and shows
Gesù, Montreal
7 min walk • The Church of the Gesù is a Roman Catholic Church in downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is located at 1202 Bleury Street in the borough of Ville-Marie. It was adjacent to the Collège Sainte-Marie.
~120 ftSE
Park
Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montreal
1 min walk • Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle is a public square located in the Quartier international of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
~1200 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Maisonneuve Monument, Montreal
6 min walk • The Maisonneuve Monument is a monument by sculptor Louis-Philippe Hébert built in 1895 in Place d'Armes in Montreal.
~1120 ftNE
Park
Place d'Armes, Montreal
6 min walk • Place d'Armes is a square in Old Montreal quarter of Montreal, in Quebec, Canada. In the centre, there is a monument in memory of Paul de Chomedey, founder of Montreal.
~610 ftSW
Memorial
Victoria Square, Montreal
3 min walk • Victoria Square is a town square and public space in the Quartier International de Montréal area of downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada, at the intersection of Beaver Hall Hill and McGill Street.
~810 ftSW
Tower
Complexe Maisonneuve, Montreal
4 min walk • Complexe Maisonneuve is an office building complex in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Complexe Maisonneuve is located on De la Gauchetière Street West between University Street and Beaver Hall Hill.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to La Joute?

Nearby attractions include Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montreal (1 min walk), Palais des congrès de Montréal, Montreal (3 min walk), World Trade Centre Montreal, Montreal (3 min walk), Old Canadian Bank of Commerce Building, Montreal (3 min walk).

How to get to La Joute by public transport?

The nearest stations to La Joute:

Bus

De Bleury / Viger • Lines: 129-S (1 min walk)
du Beaver Hall / Viger • Lines: 36-E (4 min walk)

Metro

Square-Victoria-OACI • Lines: 2 (4 min walk)
Place d’Armes • Lines: 2 (6 min walk)

Train

Montreal Central Station (9 min walk)
Lucien-L'Allier (21 min walk)