Parvis de Notre-Dame

With a surface area of around 1,200m², the Notre Dame square in Paris is located in front of the cathedral, on the west side. Since 2006, the square has been known as Place Jean-Paul II, in homage to the Pope who died in April 2005. It is also a gathering place for people and an events area. On one side of the square, you can see a statue of Charlemagne created by sculptor Louis Rochet. Underneath the square, you can visit the archeological crypt which shows archaeological remains discovered during excavations in the 60s and 70s.