The square is south of the Old Town of Nice and north of Jean Medsang Street. The central part is covered with the bed of the Palon River, the west is adjacent to Alberto Gardens and the east is adjacent to the Jacques Doctor Forum. The Nice Light Rail Line 1 has two stations: Marsena and Opera. The square is a semi-walking area, and is crossed by two roads: Filifornia Avenue (extended to Verdun and Phoenician Avenue), and Jean Jaurés Avenue to the south.