Place Saint-Sulpice

Place Saint-Sulpice, in Paris

Place Saint-Sulpice is an elegant square of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, dominated by its great church and its fountain. The Paris audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this fine ensemble, a haven of calm in the heart of the left bank.

The fountain and the church of Saint-Germain

Place Saint-Sulpice is one of the most harmonious of the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, on the left bank. It is dominated by the imposing Saint-Sulpice Church, one of the largest of Paris, and adorned in its centre with an elegant fountain, the Fountain of the Four Bishops, embellished with sculpted lions. Lined with cafés, shops and trees, the square gives off a peaceful and refined atmosphere, prized by Parisians. A place of promenade and meeting, it embodies all the elegant and literary charm of the Saint-Germain district.

What to see

You admire the imposing Saint-Sulpice Church, one of the largest of Paris, and the Fountain of the Four Bishops adorned with sculpted lions, in a peaceful setting lined with cafés. Place Saint-Sulpice embodies the charm of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. It is a pleasant stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

Place Saint-Sulpice lies in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, on the left bank, in Paris, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible; the church can be visited with respect, and the cafés have their own hours. The square is pleasant day and evening.

What is on Place Saint-Sulpice in Paris?

The imposing Saint-Sulpice Church, one of the largest of Paris, and the Fountain of the Four Bishops adorned with sculpted lions, in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district.

Where is Place Saint-Sulpice?

In the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, on the left bank, in Paris, in France.