Created in 1870 as “Square du Bon‑Marché,” Boucicaut Square is now a serene green retreat in the heart of Paris’s 7th arrondissement, opposite the Le Bon Marché department store. Spanning 7 202 m², this French-style garden features lawns, flowerbeds and rare trees like Chilean araucarias, palm trees, Judas trees and the uncommon Cunninghamia lanceolata.

The central path, “Pierre-Herbart Alley,” honors the nearby resident writer and Second World War resistance fighter. At its center stands an elegant 1914 white marble sculpture by Paul Moreau‑Vauthier, depicting philanthropists Marguerite Boucicaut and Baroness Clara de Hirsch, reflecting the charitable spirit behind Le Bon Marché.

Families favor the play areas: two sandpits, spring toys, slides for toddlers and older kids, plus a colorful carousel on soft safety flooring. A small refreshment kiosk is on-site. The atmosphere is restful and shaded—ideal for lounging, reading or picnics—and serves as a green shortcut through busy streets.

An “Eco-garden” label and enhanced accessibility label reflect efforts to foster biodiversity via bird- and insect-friendly zones, plus a fauna pond. Leashed dogs are welcome; amenities like restrooms, wifi and drink dispensers are not available.

This space caters to locals, families, tourists seeking calm after shopping, and workers in the area. Its historical significance, monuments, and memorial features (Resistance, Shoah) add cultural depth. Since 2024, a memorial to war‑fallen animals stands near the kiosk.

Practical info: Open 08:00–21:30 in summer (09:00–21:30 weekends), closing earlier in winter per Paris municipality. Easily reached via Sèvres‑Babylone metro (lines 10 & 12) or bus lines 63, 68, 70, 83, 84 and 86.