Place d'Italie
Plaza Major Paris roundabout and metro hub in 13th arrondissement
Major Paris junction where several boulevards converge in the 13th arrondissement. Visitors use it as a transport hub and for Chinatown dining, cinemas and nearby shopping.
Place d’Italie is a large public square and traffic junction in Paris’s 13th arrondissement, known as a major transport interchange and commercial node.
The square functions primarily as a transit and traffic hub, served by Metro lines 5, 6 and 7 and numerous buses, with large avenues radiating from the space. Pedestrian areas, shops and street-level commercial activity concentrate around the plaza rather than monumental single attractions.
The site developed as part of Paris’s southern urban expansion across the 19th and 20th centuries and has long served as a focal point for traffic and local commerce in the 13th arrondissement.
The square sits in southern Paris within the 13th arrondissement on the left bank of the Seine, acting as a gateway between the central city and southeastern suburbs.
- Transport hub: Served by Paris Metro lines 5, 6 and 7, making it a major public-transport interchange in the 13th arrondissement.
- Road junction: Sits at the junction of several main avenues including Avenue d'Italie and Boulevard Vincent-Auriol, forming a large traffic and commercial node in southern Paris.
How to Get to Place d'Italie #
Place d’Italie is served by Paris Métro lines 5, 6 and 7 (Place d’Italie station) and many bus lines. It’s easily reached from the Gare d’Austerlitz and other southern-arrondissement points.
Tips for Visiting Place d'Italie #
- Avoid rush-hour if crossing the roundabout-traffic can be heavy and noisy.
- Explore nearby Avenue d'Italie for shopping and immigrant-food stalls that show Paris's multicultural side.
- Use the Place d'Italie metro (lines 5 and 7) for quick access to the square.
Best Time to Visit Place d'Italie #
Spring and autumn are most pleasant for walking and café-sitting; the square is functional year-round.
Weather & Climate near Place d'Italie #
Place d'Italie's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (649 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 64 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
