Fontaine des trois Ordres, Grenoble

Name: Fontaine des trois Ordres
Address: Grenoble, France

#54 among attractions in Grenoble

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The Fountain of the Three Orders, also called the Centennial Fountain, is a monument commemorating the pre-revolutionary events of the summer of 1788 in Grenoble, which were the Day of the Tiles and the Meeting of the States General of the Dauphiné. Sculpted by Henri Ding and inaugurated in 1897 in the presence of President Felix Faure, it is located on the Place Notre-Dame in Grenoble.

Coordinates: 45°11'33"N, 5°43'52"E

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Grand Quartier 2 (Saint-André)Grenoble France

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Fontaine des trois Ordres – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musée de Grenoble, Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation à Grenoble, Bastille, Musée dauphinois.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fontaine des trois Ordres?

Nearby attractions include Grenoble Cathedral, Grenoble (2 min walk), Vestiges of the Gallo-Roman wall, Grenoble (2 min walk), Musée de l'Ancien Évêché, Grenoble (2 min walk), Maison natale de Stendhal, Grenoble (4 min walk).

How to get to Fontaine des trois Ordres by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fontaine des trois Ordres:

Tram

Sainte-Claire - Les Halles • Lines: B (3 min walk)
Notre-Dame - Musée • Lines: B (3 min walk)

Bus

Notre-Dame - Musée • Lines: 16, 62 (3 min walk)
Place Cymaise • Lines: 40 (6 min walk)

Aerialway

Bastille • Lines: Téléphérique de la Bastille (14 min walk)

Train

Grenoble (22 min walk)