Description:
4ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Built on the site of a former royal residence, this planned square was constructed in the early 17th century by Henri IV. Consisting of 36 units, the complex is fashioned of red-brick and stone; ground-floor arcades are today occupied by shops and restaurants. Over the southern gateway is the King's Pavilion; above the northern one is the Queen's. Paris's oldest square is a lovely place to relax and browse; at one time, it was the residence for everyone from Richelieu to Victor Hugo (whose home is now a museum).