Fontaine Saint-Michel, Paris

Name: Fontaine Saint-Michel
Address: 44 boulevard Saint Michel, Paris, 75270, France
Telephone: +33 1 40 46 75 06

#200 among attractions in Paris

Fountain, Gabriel Davioud, Monuments and statues, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Fontaine Saint-Michel is a monumental fountain located in Place Saint-Michel in the 6th arrondissement in Paris. It was constructed in 1858–1860 during the French Second Empire by the architect Gabriel Davioud. It has been listed since 1926 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture. ()

Local name: Fontaine Saint-Michel de Paris Architectural style: EclecticismCoordinates: 48°51'12"N, 2°20'37"E

Address

44 boulevard Saint MichelLuxembourg (Monnaie)Paris 75270 France

Contact

+33 1 40 46 75 06

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Day trips

Fontaine Saint-Michel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sainte-Chapelle, Musée de Cluny, Conciergerie, Charlemagne et ses Leudes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fontaine Saint-Michel?

Nearby attractions include Saint-Séverin, Paris (1 min walk), Place Saint-Michel, Paris (2 min walk), Pont Saint-Michel, Paris (2 min walk), Rue de la Huchette, Paris (3 min walk).

How to get to Fontaine Saint-Michel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fontaine Saint-Michel:

Metro

Saint-Michel • Lines: 4 (1 min walk)
Cluny-La Sorbonne • Lines: 10 (4 min walk)

Bus

Saint-Michel - Saint-Germain • Lines: 21, 27, 38, 96, N12, N122, N13, N14, N21 (1 min walk)
Saint-Michel • Lines: 27, 87, 96, N12, N13 (2 min walk)

Train

Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (3 min walk)
Luxembourg (15 min walk)

Ferry

Notre-Dame • Lines: Batobus (8 min walk)
Hôtel-de-Ville • Lines: Batobus (12 min walk)