Audio GuideSquare Saint-Lambert
Picturesque landscaped square featuring play areas, a fountain, benches & open green spaces.
Park
Paris, France
Welcome to Square Saint-Lambert, a historic park located in the fifteenth arrondissement of Paris, telling a tale of change and cultural dynamism. Once the site of a gasworks established in eighteen thirty-five, which closed in nineteen twenty-seven, it was transformed into a tranquil public space in nineteen thirty-three. The architect Georges Sébille crafted the square to balance open green spaces with areas for play and quiet reflection, reflecting Paris's journey from its industrial roots to a city of modern urban allure.
The square derives its name from the nearby Saint-Lambert Church, which honours Lambert of Maastricht, an early bishop whose legacy is entwined with local history. The area also recalls dramatic episodes like Gaston Tissandier's daring balloon escape during the Paris siege and later became a centre for youthful expression in the mid-twentieth century.
Visitors can enjoy a variety of attractions, including children's play areas, a carousel, an outdoor theatre hosting puppet shows and concerts, as well as appearing in films and television. Artistic highlights include a bronze sculpture of two bear cubs by Victor Peter, a stone piece named Chien-loup by René Paris, and a bas-relief titled La Jeunesse by Auguste Guénot. Square Saint-Lambert is a lively fusion of history, art, and community spirit, ready to be discovered.
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