Place des Pyramides (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Place des Pyramides?
What makes it 57% Baby-Friendly: Flat paving and benches suit strollers, and Louvre toilets with changing tables sit 3-5 minutes away, but the plaza offers no on-site baby room and car noise may unsettle naps.
Positives:
- Easy stroller access: Wide, level paving makes navigation smooth.
- Seating available: Benches around the square let you rest with your baby.
Challenges:
- No on-site baby rooms: The square has no changing tables or nursing lounge.
- Limited shade: Few trees or awnings; plan for sun or rain protection.
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 with baby?
- Flat, open plaza ideal for strollers
- Central Joan of Arc statue for easy photo breaks
- Benches let parents rest between strolls
- Nearby baby-care facilities within a short walk
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: This timeframe lets you stroll the square, pause on benches, and visit nearby baby-care facilities without rushing.
Baby-Friendly Activities in Place des Pyramides
Stroller-friendly stroll:
Push your baby in a stroller across the flat, even surface of Place des Pyramides.
Tip: Start at the north exit to continue into the Tuileries for shaded seating.
Photo break at Joan of Arc statue:
Pause at the gilded bronze equestrian statue for a family photo.
Tip: Use the pedestal area to safely rest your stroller while you frame the shot.
Locate baby-care facilities:
Find changing tables and nursing rooms close by.
Tip: Ask at PARISinfo Tourist Information Centre (4 Rue des Pyramides) for precise directions.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Place des Pyramides
- Combine with Louvre: Walk east to use free baby facilities under the glass Pyramid.
- Visit off-peak: Arrive before 10 AM to avoid crowds and secure bench space.
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 summer, attach a sunshade to the stroller and bring extra water. In winter, dress your baby in layers and use a stroller cover against wind.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| PARISinfo assistance | EUR 0 |
| Restroom at Carrousel du Louvre | EUR 1.5 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 1.5 |
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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