Temple, Paris

#396 among attractions in Paris

Forts and castles, Garden, Park, Playground

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The Square du Temple is a garden in Paris, France in the 3rd arrondissement, established in 1857. It is one of 24 city squares planned and created by Georges-Eugène Haussmann and Jean-Charles Adolphe Alphand. The Square occupies the site of a medieval fortress in Paris, built by the Knights Templar. Parts of the fortress were later used as a prison during the French Revolution, and then demolished by the mid-19th century. ()

Local name: Tour du Temple Built: XIII centuryDemolished: 1808Elevation: 144 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 48°51'55"N, 2°21'44"E

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Rue du TempleTemple (Enfants-Rouges)Paris 75003 France

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Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Le Marais, Musée des Arts et Métiers, Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme, Musée Picasso.

~1820 ftS
Hip boutiques and posh Place des Vosges
Le Marais, Paris
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris, Le Marais stands as a vibrant testament to the rich history and contemporary chic of the French capital. This dynamic entertainment district is a melting pot of culture, fashion, and history, offering an eclectic experience to both locals...
~1660 ftW
Museum, Art Nouveau architecture, Science museum
Musée des Arts et Métiers, Paris
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the bustling 3rd arrondissement of Paris, the Musée des Arts et Métiers is a temple to innovation and human ingenuity. This venerable institution, founded in 1794 as a repository for the preservation of scientific instruments and inventions...
0.4 miSW
Museum, Baroque architecture, History museum
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme, Paris
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Marais, one of Paris's most historic and vibrant districts, the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme (Museum of Jewish Art and History) serves as a poignant testament to the rich and diverse heritage of Jewish communities in France...
~1970 ftS
Museum, Baroque architecture, Art museum
Musée Picasso, Paris
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris's historic Marais district, the Musée Picasso is a treasure trove of the Spanish master's work. Housed in the grand 17th-century Hôtel Salé, this art gallery is dedicated to the life and art of Pablo Picasso, boasting an impressive...
0.4 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Bataclan, Paris
11 min walk • The Bataclan is a theatre located at 50 Boulevard Voltaire in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, France. Designed in 1864 by the architect Charles Duval, its name refers to Ba-ta-clan, an operetta by Jacques Offenbach.
~640 ftNE
Theater
Théâtre Déjazet, Paris
4 min walk • The Théâtre Déjazet is a theatre on the boulevard du Temple in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, France.
~1090 ftNE
Square
Place de la République, Paris
6 min walk • The Place de la République is a square in Paris, located on the border between the 3rd, 10th and 11th arrondissements. The square has an area of 3.4 ha. Named after the First, Second and Third Republic, it contains a monument which includes a statue of the personification of France, Marianne.
~300 ftS
Shopping, Market, Event space
Carreau du Temple, Paris
2 min walk • The Carreau du Temple is a covered market in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, built in 1863. As part of a public consultation exercise undertaken in 2004 the local population voted that the Carreau should be redeveloped as polyvalent public space. The Carreau is scheduled to reopen in 2013.
~910 ftS
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Marché des Enfants Rouges, Paris
5 min walk • The Marché des Enfants Rouges is the oldest covered market in Paris, France. It was established in 1628 as the "petit marché du Marais" and is located at 39 Rue de Bretagne in the Marais arrondissement. The market has been listed as a historic monument since 1982.
0.4 miNW
Baroque architecture, Arch, Monuments and statues
Porte Saint-Martin, Paris
11 min walk • The Porte Saint-Martin is a Parisian monument located at the site of one of the gates of the now-destroyed fortifications of Paris. It is located at the crossing of Rue Saint-Martin, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin and the grands boulevards Boulevard Saint-Martin and Boulevard Saint-Denis.
0.4 miSW
Baroque architecture
Hôtel de Soubise, Paris
11 min walk • The Hôtel de Soubise is a city mansion entre cour et jardin, located at 60 rue des Francs-Bourgeois, in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Temple?

Nearby attractions include Carreau du Temple, Paris (2 min walk), 3rd arrondissement of Paris, Paris (3 min walk), Théâtre Déjazet, Paris (4 min walk), Synagogue Nazareth, Paris (4 min walk).

How to get to Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Temple:

Bus

Turbigo - République • Lines: 20, 75, N12, N23 (3 min walk)
Square du Temple — Mairie du 3e - Carreau du Temple • Lines: 20, N12, N23 (3 min walk)

Metro

Temple • Lines: 3 (3 min walk)
République • Lines: 11, 3, 5, 8, 9 (5 min walk)

Train

Châtelet - Les Halles (19 min walk)
East Station (21 min walk)

Ferry

Hôtel-de-Ville • Lines: Batobus (22 min walk)
Notre-Dame • Lines: Batobus (28 min walk)