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Le Défenseur du Temps, Quartier de l'Horloge
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Le Défenseur du Temps

  • 4.099 reviews
  • Free

Le Défenseur du Temps is a dramatic kinetic clock on a street corner, its large mechanical figures moving and chiming at scheduled times. Expect a photogenic, slightly theatrical landmark that draws curious visitors and photographers looking for a unique piece of modern public art and local history.

Quick answers

Le Défenseur du Temps in short

When is the best time to visit Le Défenseur du Temps?

It's at its best afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Le Défenseur du Temps indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Le Défenseur du Temps?

19 Rue Brantôme,75003 Paris,France.

Right now · 10:00 pm

Why it fits right now

Too dark for it.

Go tomorrow at 12 pm instead.

Worth knowing

  • Feels 7° out there
  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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Best time to go

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

  1. 1 Le Défenseur du Temps
  2. 2 Le Carlie · 1 min
  3. 3 Les Pianissimes · 2 min
  4. 4 Sacré Frenchy ! · 3 min
  5. 5 Le Marais Restaurant Paris · 5 min
19 Rue Brantôme, 75003 Paris, France(opens the map)DirectionsTo Quartier de l'Horloge

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.0from 99 reviews

Known for

  • Photography
  • Sightseeing
  • Weekend outings
  • Art installations
  • Historic landmarks

The feel

  • Historic
  • Quiet
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly
  • Couples

Around Quartier de l'Horloge

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time