Place Louis Lépine, Paris

Name: Place Louis Lépine
Address: Paris, France

#392 among attractions in Paris

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The place Louis-Lépine is a square in the 4th arrondissement of Paris on the île de la Cité. It is bounded by the rue de la Cité, rue de Lutèce, rue Aubé, the quai de la Corse, and is crossed by the allée Célestin-Hennion. It is named after Louis Lépine, a notable prefect of the Paris police. The Metro station Cité has its only entrance on the square. It is the venue for the Marché aux fleurs Reine-Elizabeth-II, a flower and bird market. ()

Local name: Place Louis-Lépine Coordinates: 48°51'18"N, 2°20'49"E

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Hôtel-de-Ville (Notre Dame)Paris France

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Place Louis Lépine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Notre-Dame de Paris, Sainte-Chapelle, Conciergerie, Charlemagne et ses Leudes.

~860 ftSE
Iconic Gothic church with literary link
Notre-Dame de Paris, Paris
5 min walk • The Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, also known as Notre-Dame, is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture that has towered over the Ile de la Cité in the heart of Paris for centuries. Built between the 12th and 14th centuries, the cathedral is not only a place of religious...
~450 ftW
Gothic chapel with stained-glass windows
Sainte-Chapelle, Paris
3 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...
~350 ftNW
14th-century royal palace and prison
Conciergerie, Paris
2 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...
~810 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Charlemagne et ses Leudes, Paris
4 min walk • Charlemagne et ses Leudes, also known as the statue of Charlemagne and His Guards, is a notable monument located in the heart of Paris, just outside the famous Notre-Dame Cathedral. This impressive bronze statue pays tribute to one of Europe's most significant...
~30 ftS
Archaeological site
Lutetia, Paris
1 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...
~850 ftS
Nightlife, Dancing
Le Caveau de la Huchette, Paris
5 min walk • Le Caveau de la Huchette is a jazz club in the Latin Quarter of Paris. The building dates to the 16th century, but became a jazz club in 1949. The design has been compared to a cellar or labyrinth and allegedly it was once used by Rosicrucians and by those linked to Freemasonry.
~590 ftNE
Bridge
Pont Notre-Dame, Paris
3 min walk • The Pont Notre-Dame, a quintessential arch bridge that spans the Seine River in the heart of Paris, France, is a historic structure that marries functionality with aesthetic grace. Serving as a vital pedestrian and vehicular conduit, this bridge connects the Quai de...
~920 ftS
Shopping, Bookshop
Shakespeare and Company, Paris
5 min walk • Shakespeare and Company is an iconic English-language bookstore opened in 1951 by George Whitman, located on Paris's Left Bank. The store was named after Sylvia Beach's bookstore of the same name founded in 1919 on the Left Bank, which closed in 1941. Whitman adopted the "Shakespeare and Company" name for his store in 1964.
~660 ftS
Bridge
Petit Pont, Paris
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Petit Pont (Little Bridge) offers a quaint passage over the Seine River, connecting the city's historic Latin Quarter with the Île de la Cité, home to the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral. This arch bridge, though often overshadowed by...
~650 ftSW
Bridge
Pont Saint-Michel, Paris
4 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.
~1030 ftE
Bridge
Pont d'Arcole, Paris
5 min walk • The Pont d'Arcole is a notable arch bridge spanning the Seine River in the heart of Paris, France. Connecting the Île de la Cité, one of Paris's two natural islands, to the city's fourth arrondissement, this bridge is not just a means of passage but a piece of the...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Place Louis Lépine?

Nearby attractions include Lutetia, Paris (1 min walk), Île de la Cité, Paris (1 min walk), Wallace fountain, Paris (1 min walk), Flower Market Queen Elizabeth II, Paris (2 min walk).

How to get to Place Louis Lépine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Place Louis Lépine:

Metro

Cité • Lines: 4 (1 min walk)
Saint-Michel • Lines: 4 (6 min walk)

Bus

Cité - Parvis Notre-Dame • Lines: 47, 75, N15, N22 (2 min walk)
Cité - Palais de Justice • Lines: 21, 38, 47, 58, 96, N12, N13, N14, N15, N21, N22 (2 min walk)

Train

Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (4 min walk)
Châtelet - Les Halles (12 min walk)

Ferry

Notre-Dame • Lines: Batobus (7 min walk)
Hôtel-de-Ville • Lines: Batobus (8 min walk)