Place des Pyramides (couple trip)
How Couple-Friendly is Place des Pyramides?
What makes it 75% Couple-Friendly: Couples find a golden statue backdrop, cafés and Tuileries gardens steps away for hand-in-hand strolls, though the small plaza lacks secluded seating for long lingering.
Positives:
- Central access: Located between the Louvre and Opéra, you can easily reach other landmarks.
- No admission fee: The square and statue are free to visit at any time.
Challenges:
- Crowded midday: The square fills with tour groups around noon.
- Limited amenities: No public restrooms or cafés directly on the square.
What is Place des Pyramides?
- A public square in Paris’s 1st arrondissement adjacent to the Louvre Museum and the Tuileries Garden
- Location of the 16th- and 17th-century riding academy Le Pluvinel, founded by royal equerry Antoine de Pluvinel under Henry III, Henry IV and Louis XIII
- Features Emmanuel Frémiet’s gilded bronze equestrian statue of Joan of Arc, unveiled in 1874
What is so special about Place des Pyramides for couple trip?
- Iconic gilded statue perfect for romantic photos.
- Free access to both the square and adjacent Tuileries gardens.
- Short electric moped tours offer a fun, eco-friendly city view.
- Central location links easily to Louvre and Opéra district.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Two hours suffice to admire the statue, walk the gardens, and take a moped tour without rush.
Couple-Friendly Activities in Place des Pyramides
Photograph Joan of Arc statue:
Admire the gilded bronze equestrian statue by Emmanuel Frémiet (1874).
Tip: Visit at sunset to catch the statue's glow and avoid midday crowds.
Stroll to Jardin des Tuileries:
Walk hand-in-hand through the formal gardens east of the square.
Tip: Enter via Rue de Rivoli gate and follow tree-lined paths toward the fountains.
Electric moped tour:
Join a one-hour guided moped ride from 3 Place des Pyramides.
Tip: Pre-book online and bring a valid driving license; ride at golden hour for best views.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Place des Pyramides
- Visit at dawn or dusk: Arrive early or late to enjoy the square with fewer people.
- Combine with Louvre: Plan your moped tour or walk to start or end at the Louvre pyramid.
Reviews of Place des Pyramides
Dan M
If you walk the rue de Rivoli, or around the Musee du Louvres, or the Jardin des Tuileries, you can't miss this beautiful small square and its splendid golden statue of Jeanne d'Arc. The pictures, when the sun is at the right place, are superb and worth the stop.
V H
Located on a very small square is the home of a very impressive gold statue dedicated to the Maid of Orleans, who defeated the English during the religion wars, her place is on Rue de Rivoli at the very busy intersection of Rue des Pyramides and Avenue du General Lemonnier.
Napoleon Zamora
A very beautiful square, the statue is so eye catching.
Diman Prrok
Nice walk towards the Opera Garnier
Jay Finesilver
Great iconic Square near place de la concord and rue de rivoli
When is the best time to visit Place des Pyramides (Paris, France)?
In spring, the Tuileries blooms provide a colorful backdrop. In winter, the square is quieter for intimate photos. Year-round at sunset, the statue takes on a golden hue.
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Typical Budget for a Couple (2 Adults)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Electric moped tour (2 adults) | EUR 100 |
| Coffee at nearby café | EUR 10 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 110 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Address: Pl. des Pyramides, 75001 Paris, France
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