La Place Marguerite-Bourgeoys Here, in this park on rue Notre-Dame, west of rue Saint Vincent, you will find a magnificent bronze monument and a fountain. This is La Place Marguerite-Bourgeoys. Life-size statues of Marguerite Bourgeoys and two children beckon to you to follow them. Sculptor Jules Lasalle chose to depict Marguerite Bourgeoys in this fashion to encourage future generations to pursue her work in the field of education. This park is the ideal spot to rest before continuing on your way. Why not stay a while and enjoy it? Return to the map