Place Edouard VII

Place Edouard VII is a quiet, pedestrianized enclave tucked away from the frantic pace of the nearby Opera Garnier. While it appears to be a historic relic of the nineteenth century, the entire square was actually constructed in the early twentieth century, opening in 1911. Before this elegant stone architecture appeared, the site served a much more utilitarian purpose as a massive depot for the Compagnie Generale des Omnibus, housing hundreds of horses and carriages that once navigated the city streets.