The Square des Épinettes is a green space in the
Épinettes
Épinettes () is a neighborhood of Paris, a part of the 17th arrondissement of Paris, 17th arrondissement of the city. The neighborhood is bounded by the Avenue de Clichy, the Avenue de Saint-Ouen and the boundaries of Paris in the North.
Hist ...
district of Paris (
17th arrondissement). It was created in 1893 by
Jean-Camille Formigé. Two sculptures in the garden represent famous personalities of the area :
Maria Deraismes
Maria Deraismes (17 August 1828 – 6 February 1894) was a French author, Freemason, and major pioneering force for women's rights.
Biography
Born in Paris, Maria Deraismes grew up in Pontoise in the city's northwest outskirts. From a pr ...
, a feminist, and
Jean Leclaire, an entrepreneur.
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17th arrondissement of Paris
Parks and open spaces in Paris
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