Fontaine Saint-Sulpice, Paris

Name: Fontaine Saint-Sulpice
Address: Paris, France

#764 among attractions in Paris

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The Fontaine Saint-Sulpice is a monumental fountain located in Place Saint-Sulpice in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. It was constructed between 1843 and 1848 by the architect Louis Visconti, who also designed the tomb of Napoleon. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°51'3"N, 2°19'60"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Palais du Luxembourg, Church of Saint-Sulpice, Musée du Luxembourg, Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés.

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17th-century palace and senate building
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~370 ftE
Vast church with a facade by Servandoni
Church of Saint-Sulpice, Paris
2 min walk • The Church of Saint-Sulpice is a grand Roman Catholic church nestled in the heart of Paris, France. Known for its impressive dimensions, the church is only slightly smaller than Notre-Dame and is considered the second-largest church in the city.
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Museum, Art museum
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~1380 ftN
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Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris
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~1500 ftN
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Musée national Eugène Delacroix, Paris
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~1340 ftE
Square
Place de l'Odéon, Paris
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Theater, Concerts and shows
Odéon-Théâtre de l'Europe, Paris
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~720 ftW
Nightlife, Cinema
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Square
Saint-Sulpice, Paris
4 min walk • Place Saint Sulpice is a large public square, dominated on its eastern side by the Church of Saint-Sulpice. It was built in 1754 as a tranquil garden in the Latin Quarter of the 6th arrondissement of Paris.
~680 ftSE
Fountain
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Theater
Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier, Paris
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fontaine Saint-Sulpice?

Nearby attractions include 6th arrondissement of Paris, Paris (1 min walk), Church of Saint-Sulpice, Paris (2 min walk), Mundolingua, Paris (2 min walk), Musée – Librairie du Compagnonnage, Paris (4 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to Fontaine Saint-Sulpice:

Bus

Saint-Sulpice • Lines: 84 (1 min walk)
Église Saint-Sulpice • Lines: 63, 70, 86, 96 (1 min walk)

Metro

Saint-Sulpice • Lines: 4 (4 min walk)
Mabillon • Lines: 10 (5 min walk)

Train

Luxembourg (13 min walk)
Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (16 min walk)

Ferry

Louvre • Lines: Batobus (17 min walk)
Musée d'Orsay • Lines: Batobus (20 min walk)