Place Joffre

Place Joffre is a square in Paris, Île-de-France. Place Joffre is situated nearby to the memorial Equestrian statue of Maréchal Joffre, as well as near the church Saint-Louis Chapel, Paris.

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Type: Pedestrian zone
Description: square in Paris, France
Also known as: “place Joffre”, “place Joffre, Paris”, and “Plateau Joffre”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Eiffel Tower and French Military School.

Eiffel Tower

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The Eiffel Tower is a lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower from 1887 to 1889. Eiffel Tower is situated 1 km northwest of Place Joffre.

French Military School

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The École Militaire is a complex of buildings in Paris, France, which house various military training facilities. It was founded in 1751 by King Louis XV and is located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, southeast of the Champ de Mars. French Military School is situated 180 metres southeast of Place Joffre.

Champ de Mars

Park

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The Champ de Mars is a large public greenspace in Paris, France, located in the seventh arrondissement, between the Eiffel Tower to the northwest and the École Militaire to the southeast.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gros-Caillou and 7th arrondissement.

Gros-Caillou

Quarter

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Gros-Caillou is a quarter.

7th arrondissement

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The 7th arrondissement is perhaps the most expensive area to live in Paris. The Eiffel Tower, one of the most famous tourist sites in the world, is here, as well as many government buildings. Many dignitaries and VIPs populate this arrondissement.