Robespierre: history and sights
Served by: metro line 9.
Did you know?
Named after Maximilien Robespierre, a central and controversial figure of the French Revolution, architect of the Terror before being guillotined himself in 1794.
Anecdote
Robespierre was executed on 28 July 1794, ending the period of the Terror he had largely directed.
Around Robespierre
- Bois de Vincennes, 1750 m away — Paris's largest green space, with a lake, zoo and racecourse, a former royal hunting ground.
- Marché de Montreuil, 750 m away — A lively, popular market reflecting the cultural diversity of the town of Montreuil.
- Mairie de Montreuil, 1400 m away — The Montreuil town hall, a town once renowned for its peach walls, now a dynamic cultural hub.