I found this lovely, quiet square in the 5th arr. last month when I visited the College des Bernardins. Square Paul Langevin in front of the the Ecole Polytechnique, the engineering school near the Sorbonne, was built to honor the Paul Langevin who was one of its most respected teachers and a renowned physician. There is a handsome statue of the 15th century poet Francois Villon. I particularly like the overgrown vines twisting up the stairways and also the green moss growing up the tree. Most beautiful of all are the Ingres angel wall sculptures.
Square Paul Langevin
rue Monge,5th arr.
Metro: Cardinal Lemoine or Maubert- Mutualite
Francois Villon
I am pleased as punch to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Tours, which are 3-hour walking tours I will personally be leading. The Eye Prefer Paris Tour includes many of the places I have written about such as small museums & galleries, restaurants, cafes & food markets, secret addresses, fashion & home boutiques, parks, and much more.
I look forward to meeting you on my tours and it will be my pleasure and delight to show you my insiders Paris.
Check it out at www.eyepreferparistours.com
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