On a recent rainy day, I revisited Square Gabriel Pierné, as the cherry blossoms began to fall. Located just a ten minute walk from my apartment, along my route to Pont Neuf and Place Dauphine, the Square is a small oasis of calm tucked behind the Institut de France, whose majestic dome overlooks the square.
Its main feature at this time of year are the Kwanzan cherry trees which transform the already lovely place into a wonderland. I love the benches that are shaped like open books and the small trickling fountain with a statue of Janus.
I also love the domed lampposts which are so Parisian! A friend and I went to take some seasonal photos and I was able to pair my pink coat with the umbrella she got me for my birthday in January.
If you’d like to schedule your visit for cherry blossom season, count on the last week of March through the first week of April. Early mornings are best without crowds.
Square Gabriel-Pierné
5 Rue de Seine
Paris 75006
À bientôt!
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Oh G! I never thought to comment before now but just wanted to say THANK YOU so much for the beautiful pictures you send & stories that come with it. I live in Australia and appreciate the beauty on the other side of the world. Enjoy Spring 💕
So beautiful! I just love the blossoms, and you look so lovely in your pink ensemble with them! Hope you are doing well.
Absolutely love the pictures!! What a wonderful time of the year to take in the beauty of Paris & your fabulous coat & umbrella are the perfect compliment to the blossoms. Thank you as always for sharing. So happy your long held dream to live in Paris has “blossomed” into reality – it’s truly inspiring.
Thank you so much, Louise! The coat and umbrella were a bit of serendipity on a fun day. And I’m happy that my life here can be inspiring. Don’t give up on your dreams! xo
Wonderful!!!
Thanks, David!
So nice of you in pink, Georgianna!! Lovely.
Thank you so much, Carol!
Some days I think to myself…I want to spend more time in Paris, Paint plain wire and soak up the culture, language, food and more. Maybe you are the one to pave the way for others. I’d like to be your shadow for a day.. or week.
Thank you! I’d love to think I can inspire anyone who dreams of living in this magnificent city. I look forward to hearing when you arrive here!
Oh how glorious! My first visit to Paris was in April many decades ago beautiful memories . Thank you and how chic and glorious do you look too 👏