Shuttle transfer from Charles de Gaulle airport to Place Saint-Sulpice in Paris

History and visit the Place Saint-Sulpice in Paris

The Place Saint-Sulpice is located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, specifically in the Odéon district. The square is accessible via several roads: rue Bonaparte, rue des Cans, rue Henry de Jouvenel, rue Palatine, rue Saint-Sulpice, and rue du Vieux-Colombier. Established in 1757, the Place Saint-Sulpice boasts a rectangular shape with dimensions of 105 meters in length and 80 meters in width.

The square derives its name from the adjacent church of Saint-Sulpice. The present façade of the church was constructed in the 18th century by the noted architect Giovanni Niccolo Servandoni. Servandoni initially envisioned creating a monumental semi-circular square that would be 120 meters wide and 208 meters long. Although this grand design was never fully realized, it did inspire the open space that was eventually created in 1757. Over the years, the size and layout of the square have undergone multiple transformations.

From a morphological perspective, the Place Saint-Sulpice is bordered to the east by the Saint-Sulpice church and to the west by rue Bonaparte. Rue du Vieux-Colombier leads to the northwest corner of the square, while rues des Cans and Saint-Sulpice open to the northeast corner. Rues Henry de Jouvenel and Palatine lead to the southeast corner. The square is primarily designed for pedestrians and features a central fountain, the Fountain of Saint-Sulpice, which was built in 1847 by the architect Louis Visconti.

The Place Saint-Sulpice has also earned its place in the arts and literature. Notably, Georges Perec described it eloquently in his “Attempted Exhaustion of a Place in Paris,” published in 1974. Additionally, the square has housed various public buildings over the years, including a town hall, a finance office, a police station, as well as three cafés, among which is a café-tabac, a cinema, and, of course, the church.

Transfer to the Place Saint-Sulpice

Place Saint-Sulpice is situated at a distance of 16.3 km from Orly Airport, 34.5 km from Charles de Gaulle Airport to the Place Saint-Sulpice, and 89.5 km from Paris Beauvais Airport. It’s well connected, making it accessible for both domestic and international travelers.

Notable Events at the Place Saint-Sulpice

The Place Saint-Sulpice has been the venue for various cultural events, exhibitions, and fairs over the years. These events often take advantage of the square’s spacious layout and historic backdrop, adding to its reputation as one of Paris’s must-visit locations.