Place Dauphine, Paris

Name: Place Dauphine
Address: Paris, France

#209 among attractions in Paris

Park, Relax in park, Baroque architecture

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The Place Dauphine is a public square located near the western end of the Île de la Cité in the first arrondissement of Paris. It was initiated by Henry IV in 1607, the second of his projects for public squares in Paris, the first being the Place Royale. He named it for his son, the Dauphin of France and future Louis XIII, who had been born in 1601. From the "square", actually triangular in shape, one can access the middle of the Pont Neuf, a bridge which connects the left and right banks of the Seine by passing over the Île de la Cité. A street called, since 1948, Rue Henri-Robert, forty metres long, connects the Place Dauphine and the bridge. Where they meet, there are two other named places, the Place du Pont-Neuf and the Square du Vert-Galant. ()

Alternative names: Length: 335 ftElevation: 131 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 48°51'23"N, 2°20'33"E

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Place Dauphine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sainte-Chapelle, Conciergerie, Lutetia, Pont Saint-Michel.

~710 ftSE
Gothic chapel with stained-glass windows
Sainte-Chapelle, Paris
4 min walk • Sainte-Chapelle stands as an architectural gem nestled in the heart of Paris, France. This Gothic-style church, renowned for its breathtaking stained glass windows, was consecrated in 1248 and originally commissioned by King Louis IX to house his collection of Passion...
~860 ftE
14th-century royal palace and prison
Conciergerie, Paris
5 min walk • The Conciergerie is an iconic historical site nestled in the heart of Paris, France, along the picturesque banks of the Seine River. Once part of the former royal palace known as the Palais de la Cité, which dates back to the 10th century, the Conciergerie is steeped...
~1150 ftSE
Archaeological site
Lutetia, Paris
6 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Paris, Lutetia is not a monument that towers above the city skyline or a sprawling museum with vast collections. Instead, it is the ancient Roman city upon which modern Paris was built, a historical site that offers a unique glimpse into the...
~1000 ftSE
Bridge
Pont Saint-Michel, Paris
5 min walk • Pont Saint-Michel is an iconic arch bridge spanning the Seine River in the vibrant city of Paris, France. With its prime location, it connects the Place Saint-Michel on the Left Bank with the Île de la Cité, one of the two natural islands in the Seine.
~1190 ftE
Fountain
Fontaine du Palmier, Paris
6 min walk • The Fontaine du Palmier, also known as the Fontaine de la Victoire, is a distinguished monument that adds to the historical charm of Paris, France. Located in the 1st arrondissement at the Place du Châtelet, this grand fountain stands as a testament to the military...
~1010 ftE
Bridge
Pont au Change, Paris
5 min walk • Spanning the Seine River with a commanding presence, the Pont au Change serves as a vital artery in the heart of Paris, France. This historic arch bridge connects the Right Bank to the Île de la Cité, one of two natural islands in the Seine within the city limits.
~850 ftW
Museum, Architecture, Specialty museum
Monnaie de Paris, Paris
5 min walk • The Monnaie de Paris is a government-owned institution responsible for producing France's coins. Founded in AD 864 with the Edict of Pistres, it is the world's oldest continuously running minting institution.
~1230 ftS
Fountain, Gabriel Davioud, Monuments and statues
Fontaine Saint-Michel, Paris
6 min walk • The Fontaine Saint-Michel is a monumental fountain located in Place Saint-Michel in the 6th arrondissement in Paris. It was constructed in 1858–1860 during the French Second Empire by the architect Gabriel Davioud. It has been listed since 1926 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.
~1330 ftSE
Vernacular architecture, Square, Fountain
Wallace fountain, Paris
7 min walk • Wallace Fountains are public drinking fountains named after, financed by and roughly designed by Sir Richard Wallace. The final design and sculpture is by Wallace's friend Charles-Auguste Lebourg.
~990 ftN
Gothic architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois, Paris
5 min walk • The Church of Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois is a Roman Catholic church in the First Arrondissement of Paris, situated at 2 Place du Louvre, directly across from the Louvre Palace.
~1000 ftNE
Theater, Gabriel Davioud, Opera
Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris
5 min walk • The Théâtre du Châtelet is a theatre and opera house, located in the place du Châtelet in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, France. One of two theatres built on the site of a châtelet, a small castle or fortress, it was designed by Gabriel Davioud at the request of Baron Haussmann between 1860 and 1862.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Place Dauphine?

Nearby attractions include Rue de Harlay, Paris (1 min walk), Court of Cassation, Paris (3 min walk), Palais de Justice, Paris (3 min walk), Sainte-Chapelle, Paris (4 min walk).

How to get to Place Dauphine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Place Dauphine:

Bus

Pont Neuf - Quai des Orfèvres • Lines: 27, 58, Bleue (2 min walk)
Pont Neuf - Quai des Grands Augustins • Lines: 27, 58, 70, 87, N12, N13 (3 min walk)

Metro

Pont Neuf • Lines: 7 (4 min walk)
Saint-Michel • Lines: 4 (6 min walk)

Train

Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (7 min walk)
Châtelet - Les Halles (11 min walk)

Ferry

Notre-Dame • Lines: Batobus (12 min walk)
Hôtel-de-Ville • Lines: Batobus (14 min walk)