PARIS · FRANCE
Place Vendôme
Stop 18 of 18 on Travelhour's Paris walking day
About Place Vendôme
The Place Vendôme, originally the Place Louis-le-Grand, and later the Place Internationale, is a public square in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, located to the north of the Tuileries Gardens and east of the Église de la Madeleine. It is the starting point of the Rue de la Paix. Its regular architecture by Jules Hardouin-Mansart and pedimented screens canted across the corners give the rectangular Place Vendôme the aspect of an octagon. The original Vendôme Column at the centre of the square was erected by Napoleon I to commemorate the Battle of Austerlitz; it was torn down on 16 May 1871, by decree of the Paris Commune, but subsequently re-erected and remains a prominent feature on the square today.
Frequently asked
Place Vendôme — questions travellers ask
- How much are Place Vendôme tickets?
- Place Vendôme ticket prices vary by season and age group; check the official site or use the booking partners linked on this page for current live pricing.
- What are Place Vendôme opening hours?
- Opening hours vary by season — check the official Place Vendôme website before your visit for the current schedule.
- How do you get to Place Vendôme?
- Place Vendôme is centrally located in Paris, France. Reach it by metro, tram or a short taxi ride from the city centre — see the Google Maps link on this page for exact walking directions.
- Is Place Vendôme worth visiting?
- Yes — The Place Vendôme, originally the Place Louis-le-Grand, and later the Place Internationale, is a public square in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, located to the north of the Tuileries Gardens and east of the Église de la Madeleine.
- How long do you need at Place Vendôme?
- Most visitors spend 1–2 hours at Place Vendôme, though tour groups often move through in under an hour.
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