Place de Valois

Place de Valois, in Paris

Place de Valois is an elegant and peaceful square, right next to the Palais-Royal, in Paris. The Paris audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this charming symmetrical place, a discreet witness of the history of the Palais-Royal district.

An elegant square near the Palais-Royal

Elegant and symmetrical, Place de Valois is right next to the Palais-Royal, to which it once belonged. Lined with fine classical buildings with harmonious façades, this peaceful small square, away from the bustle, gives off a discreet and refined charm. Its name evokes the Valois dynasty, which reigned over France. Far from the tourist crowds, it offers a parenthesis of calm and a testimony of the elegant town planning of the Palais-Royal district, one of the most historic of the centre of Paris.

What to see

You admire the elegant and symmetrical square lined with fine classical buildings with harmonious façades, a haven of calm right next to the Palais-Royal. Place de Valois testifies to the elegant town planning of the district. It is a peaceful stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

Place de Valois lies right next to the Palais-Royal, in the heart of Paris, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible. You discover it during a walk in the Palais-Royal district.

Where does the name of Place de Valois come from?

From the Valois dynasty, which reigned over France; this elegant and symmetrical square, right next to the Palais-Royal, once belonged to it.

Where is Place de Valois?

Right next to the Palais-Royal, in the heart of Paris, in France.