Square du Vert Galant

Square du Vert Galant

This little tear-drop of green is not exactly a secret place, 

but it is most often photographed from the other direction

(as seen in my banner photo above).

The view from Pont des Arts gives the illusion 

of a ship's bow.  You can access this little park

at the midpoint of Pont Neuf.

Square du Vert Galant

75001, Paris

Square du Vert-Galant

Square du Vert-Galant

If you look at my banner photo you will see this square taken from Pont des Arts in summer.  This narrow piece of land on the western tip of Île de la Cité 

looks much like the bow of a ship in the middle of the Seine

and is a beautiful, quiet retreat on this January day. 

It was named for the dashing 16th century king of France, 

Henry IV, known as the lusty gallant!

Square du Vert-Galant

75001 Paris