The square, overlooking the avenue de la Sibelle, was built as part of the development of the ZAC Alésia-Montsouris under the provisional name of "route BO / 14" and took its current name in 2011.

The name of the place was adopted by a unanimous vote by Council of Paris on 8 February 2011 although it is generally required to wait at least five years after the death of a person.

The place was inaugurated on 30 June 2011 by the Mayor of Paris.
Bertrand Delanoë, in the presence of the mother and members of the young man's family, as well as Mokhtar Trifi, president of the Tunisian Human Rights League.
The plaque of the square indicates: "In tribute to the Tunisian people and its revolution of January 2011".
The square, overlooking the avenue de la Sibelle, was built as part of the development of the ZAC Alésia-Montsouris under the provisional name of "route BO / 14" and took its current name in 2011.
The name of the place was adopted by a unanimous vote by Council of Paris on 8 February 2011 although it is generally required to wait at least five years after the death of a person.
The place was inaugurated on 30 June 2011 by the Mayor of Paris. Bertrand Delanoë, in the presence of the mother and members of the young man's family, as well as Mokhtar Trifi, president of the Tunisian Human Rights League. The plaque of the square indicates: "In tribute to the Tunisian people and its revolution of January 2011".
Mohamed-Bouazizi Square