Fontaine des Quatre-Saisons, Paris

Name: Fontaine des Quatre-Saisons
Address: Paris, France

#376 among attractions in Paris

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The Fontaine des Quatre-Saisons is a monumental 18th-century public fountain, at 57-59 rue de Grenelle in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France. It was executed by Edme Bouchardon, royal sculptor of King Louis XV, and opened in 1745. The fountain is huge and richly decorated, but it had only two water spouts, and its grand scale on the narrow street, together with the lack of water, irritated Voltaire and other figures of the French Enlightenment. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 48°51'17"N, 2°19'30"E

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Day trips

Fontaine des Quatre-Saisons – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musée d'Orsay, Musée Rodin, Le Bon Marché, Musée de la Légion d'honneur.

~1960 ftN
Masterpieces of 19th- and 20th-century art
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Mansion and garden with sculptor's works
Musée Rodin, Paris
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~1400 ftS
Shopping, Department store
Le Bon Marché, Paris
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0.4 miN
Museum, Military museum, History museum
Musée de la Légion d'honneur, Paris
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~1980 ftE
Gothic architecture, Monastery, Romanesque architecture
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~1800 ftSE
Nightlife, Cinema
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~1940 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
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~1770 ftSE
Square
Saint-Sulpice, Paris
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~1720 ftSW
Park
Jardin Catherine-Labouré, Paris
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~1640 ftSE
Theater
Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier, Paris
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~720 ftNW
Neighbourhood
Faubourg Saint-Germain, Paris
4 min walk • Faubourg Saint-Germain is a historic district of Paris, France. The Faubourg has long been known as the favourite home of the French high nobility and hosts many aristocratic hôtels particuliers. It is currently part of the 7th arrondissement of Paris.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fontaine des Quatre-Saisons?

Nearby attractions include Musée Maillol, Paris (1 min walk), Rue du Bac, Paris (2 min walk), Hôtel d'Estrées, Paris (4 min walk), Musée des Lettres et Manuscrits, Paris (4 min walk).

How to get to Fontaine des Quatre-Saisons by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fontaine des Quatre-Saisons:

Metro

Rue du Bac • Lines: 12 (2 min walk)
Sèvres-Babylone • Lines: 10, 12 (7 min walk)

Bus

Varenne - Raspail • Lines: 63, 68, 83, 84, 94 (3 min walk)
Rue du Bac - René Char • Lines: 63, 68, 69, 83, 84, 87, 94 (3 min walk)

Train

Musée d'Orsay (11 min walk)
Invalides (20 min walk)

Ferry

Musée d'Orsay • Lines: Batobus (11 min walk)
Louvre • Lines: Batobus (13 min walk)