A quiet bench, a little shade and the gentle sound of water make Square Gabriel-Pierné one of the Left Bank's most peaceful little gardens. Tucked between the Institut de France and the streets of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, it's an ideal place to pause before continuing your walk through the 6th arrondissement.
The square is named after Gabriel Pierné (1863–1937), a French composer, conductor and organist who succeeded César Franck as organist at Sainte-Clotilde. Today, his name lives on in this tranquil garden rather than the concert hall.
The fountain in Square Gabriel-Pierné is the historic Fontaine du Marché-aux-Carmes sculpted in 1830 by Alexandre-Évariste Fragonard. Its central pillar is crowned by a two-faced stone figure representing 'Commerce' and 'Abundance', a reminder that this elegant fountain originally stood in the former Carmes market.
Paris has many views — but the one from a Sunday bench might be the most honest.”
Part of the “Mon Banc Dominical” Series
Each Sunday, we find a quiet corner of Paris — a bench, a park, a view — and let the city breathe for a while.
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