Armes Square

Place d'Armes, the city's drawing room

The Luxembourg audio-guided tour takes you to Place d'Armes, nicknamed by the inhabitants the city's drawing room. Lined with cafés and restaurants, it is undoubtedly the most pleasant in the capital, in the heart of the pedestrian zone.

A legacy of Louis XIV's soldiers

A place d'armes is a gathering place for troops, intended for military events. This one kept its name from the time of Louis XIV's soldiers, who planted the lime trees and paved the ground. Today, it hosts the congress and exhibition centre, as well as many open-air concerts, carrying on its role as a meeting place.

What there is to see

Shaded by its lime trees, Place d'Armes is a lively place, ideal for a break on a terrace. It hosts concerts, markets and events throughout the year. Lined with fine buildings, including the municipal circle, it is the heart of Luxembourg's social life, a stone's throw from Place Guillaume II.

Practical information

Place d'Armes is in the heart of the pedestrian zone of the old town of Luxembourg. It is freely accessible at all hours and on the level. The cafés, restaurants and events keep their own hours; the atmosphere there is particularly lively in fine weather.

Why is it called the city's drawing room?

The people of Luxembourg nickname Place d'Armes this way because it is their favourite meeting place, pleasant and lively, lined with cafés and shaded by lime trees.

Where does the name Place d'Armes come from?

A place d'armes was used for the gathering of troops. This one kept its name from the time of Louis XIV's soldiers, who planted the lime trees and paved the ground.