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Lion of Belfort, Faubourg Saint-Jacques
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Lion of Belfort

  • 4.5116 reviews
  • Free

The Lion of Belfort in Place Denfert-Rochereau is an imposing outdoor sculpture that lends the square a historic, resolute atmosphere. Visitors come for striking close-up views, photography and a brief contemplative pause amid Parisian traffic — expect easy public access, steady tourist crowds and minimal facilities.

Quick answers

Lion of Belfort in short

When is the best time to visit Lion of Belfort?

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

Is Lion of Belfort indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Lion of Belfort?

2M Pl. Denfert-Rochereau,75014 Paris,France.

Right now · 10:00 pm

Why it fits right now

Too dark for it.

Go tomorrow at 8 am 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 Lion of Belfort
  2. 2 Catacombs of Paris · 1 min
  3. 3 Georges-Lamarque Square · 2 min
  4. 4 Gardens of the Observatory of Paris · 5 min
  5. 5 La Rotonde · 15 min
2M Pl. Denfert-Rochereau, 75014 Paris, France(opens the map)DirectionsTo Faubourg Saint-JacquesWebsitemonumentum.fr

Good to know

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

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 116 reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Historic landmarks
  • Scenic views

The feel

  • Historic
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Couples
  • Family friendly

Around Faubourg Saint-Jacques

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