Square d’Orléans

The Square d'Orléans, is a residential square in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, at 80, rue Taitbout. The square was designed by the English architect Edward Cresy, and built in 1829 on land that had originally belonged to the family of the musician Daniel Auber.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Musée national Gustave Moreau and Garnier Opera.

Musée national Gustave Moreau

Museum

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The Musée national Gustave Moreau is an art museum dedicated to the works of Symbolist painter Gustave Moreau. It is located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris at 14, rue de la Rochefoucauld, Paris, France. Musée national Gustave Moreau is situated 120 metres northwest of Square d’Orléans.

Garnier Opera

Theater building

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The Palais Garnier, also known as Opéra Garnier, is a historic 1,979-seat opera house at the Place de l'Opéra in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, France. Garnier Opera is situated 680 metres southwest of Square d’Orléans.

ESMOD

College

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The École supérieure des arts et techniques de la mode, or ESMOD, is a French private school of fashion. It was founded in Paris in 1841 by Alexis Lavigne. ESMOD is situated 120 metres west of Square d’Orléans.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include 9th arrondissement and Pigalle.

9th arrondissement

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The 9th arrondissement of Paris is a diverse, "in between" section of the French capital. The Grands Boulevards area of shopping thoroughfares and flagship department stores is to be found in the southern part of the arrondissement.

Pigalle

Suburb

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Pigalle is an area in Paris, France, around the Place Pigalle, on the border between the 9th and the 18th arrondissements. It is named after the sculptor Jean-Baptiste Pigalle.