Square Louise-Michel

The Square Louise-Michel is a square on Montmartre in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, France. It is located in the Quartier des Grandes-Carrières. It is one of the largest green spaces in North Paris and is located next to the Sacré-Cœur. In 2021, it was reported to be the most visited free place in Paris following the 2019 Notre-Dame fire. The park features a carousel.

History

The square was originally built on the site of a quarry used to extract Gypsum for construction in Paris. The square was first designed in 1880 and built in 1932. Paul Gasq designed a fountain in the park.

Renaming

In 2004, the square was renamed after French anarchist, feminist and communard Louise Michel to celebrate International Women's Day. In 2021 the Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo hosted a ceremony to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Paris Commune at Square Louise-Michel. The ceremony honored New Caledonia and persecuted communards.