Plaza Francia

Plaza Francia, in Buenos Aires

Plaza Francia is a pleasant square of the Recoleta district, famous for its weekend craft fair. The Buenos Aires audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this lively and green place, in the heart of the elegant districts.

The square of the Recoleta fair

Plaza Francia, the square of France, is a gently sloping green space located in the heart of the Recoleta district, near the cemetery and the cultural centre. Its name and its monument recall the links between Argentina and France. The square is above all famous for the great craft fair that is held there at the weekend: artisans, creators, musicians and walkers compose there a joyful and colourful atmosphere. A place of relaxation and meeting, it embodies the art of living of the Porteños, the inhabitants of Buenos Aires.

What to see

Here you enjoy the sloping green space and the great craft fair of the weekend, with its artisans, creators and musicians, near the Recoleta cemetery. Plaza Francia embodies the art of living of the Porteños. It is a convivial stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

Plaza Francia lies in the heart of the Recoleta district, in Buenos Aires, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible; the craft fair is held mainly at the weekend. It is best to come at the weekend to enjoy the atmosphere and the stalls.

Why is Plaza Francia famous in Buenos Aires?

For its great craft fair of the weekend, animated by artisans, creators and musicians, in the heart of the Recoleta district, near the cemetery.

Where is Plaza Francia?

In the heart of the Recoleta district, in Buenos Aires, in Argentina.