Home Destinations Europe France Paris Sights Place Dauphine

Place Dauphine Review

Read our Paris sights reviews. Or post your own.

Paris Categories:

• Overview
• Places to Explore
• Sights
• Restaurants
• Hotels
• Entertainment
• Shopping
• Travel Tips
• Features
• Fodor's Choice
• Deals

WHAT'S NEARBY

• Sights
• Ancien Cloître Quartier
• Conciergerie
• More >>

• Hotels
• Hôtel Henri IV

Place Dauphine

Fodor's Review:

The Surrealists loved place Dauphine, which they called "le sexe de Paris" because of its suggestive V shape. Its origins were much more proper: it was built by Henri IV, who named the square in homage to his successor, called the dauphin, who became Louis XIII when Henri was assassinated. The quiet park benches make this a good place to rest tired feet!

Get Advice From Other Travelers

• Paris/ Versaille
  32 responses; most recent on 11/22/2008, 01:47 am
• Normandy Overnight From Paris
  6 responses; most recent on 11/21/2008, 02:10 pm
• An American Credit Card in Paris
  54 responses; most recent on 11/20/2008, 02:33 am
• Getting a handle on time and distance: How long is the train from Paris, France to Brugge, Belgium by train?
  20 responses; most recent on 11/15/2008, 04:50 pm

Visit the Travel Talk forums for help on planning your trip >>

Buy the Guidebook

• 
  $23.95

• 
  $18.95

Get the Fodor's Newsletter

Read the current issue
For more travel ideas, tips, and deals, sign up for the Fodor's newsletter here. Browse previous issues.