“Fernand Forest who?” a tourist asks. Let’s explore Place Fernand-Forest. This square in Paris is named after a man who significantly impacted the automotive industry. The history of this area is closely linked to the automotive industry. In the first half of the 20th century, Citroën factories were located on the Quai de Javel. Fernand Forest was an automotive engineer born in 1851 and died in 1914.
Place Fernand-Forest is in the 15th arrondissement. It sits where the Grenelle and Javel neighborhoods meet. You will find it at the intersection of several roads. These include Quai de Grenelle to the north and Rue Linois to the east. Quai André-Citroën is to the south and Pont de Grenelle to the west. It acts as a road junction.
The square has both roads and pedestrian areas. You can also find gardens on its north and south sides. These gardens form part of the Gibran-Khalil-Gibran promenade. If you want to arrive here by metro take line 10 to Charles Michels station. It is nearby.
The square was created on land bordering existing roads. It was renamed Place Fernand-Forest in 1934. Before that it was called Place du Pont-de-Grenelle.
Points of interest near Place Fernand-Forest include the Grenelle bridge. You can also find the Beaugrenelle shopping center here. The Front de Seine is nearby plus the Quais de Javel along the Seine.
Place Fernand-Forest offers a blend of history transport and leisure. It connects people and places. So take a moment to appreciate the legacy of Fernand Forest. Remember his impact on the automotive world.