Wallace fountain, Paris

Name: Wallace fountain
Address: Place Louis Lepine 1 allee Celestin Hennion, Paris, 75004, France
Telephone: +33 9 74 50 65 07

#207 among attractions in Paris

Vernacular architecture, Square, Fountain

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Facts and practical information

Wallace Fountains are public drinking fountains named after, financed by and roughly designed by Sir Richard Wallace. The final design and sculpture is by Wallace's friend Charles-Auguste Lebourg. They are large cast-iron sculptures scattered throughout the city of Paris, France, mainly along the most-frequented sidewalks. A great aesthetic success, they are recognized worldwide as one of the symbols of Paris. A Wallace Fountain can be seen outside the Wallace Collection in London, the gallery that houses the works of art collected by Sir Richard Wallace and the first four Marquesses of Hertford. ()

Local name: Fontaine Wallace Coordinates: 48°51'17"N, 2°20'51"E

Address

Place Louis Lepine 1 allee Celestin HennionHôtel-de-Ville (Notre Dame)Paris 75004 France

Contact

+33 9 74 50 65 07

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Day trips

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Nearby attractions include: Notre-Dame de Paris, Sainte-Chapelle, Conciergerie, Charlemagne et ses Leudes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wallace fountain?

Nearby attractions include Île de la Cité, Paris (1 min walk), Lutetia, Paris (1 min walk), Place Louis Lépine, Paris (1 min walk), Flower Market Queen Elizabeth II, Paris (2 min walk).

How to get to Wallace fountain by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wallace fountain:

Bus

Cité - Parvis Notre-Dame • Lines: 47, 75, N15, N22 (1 min walk)
Notre-Dame • Lines: Bleue, Verte (2 min walk)

Metro

Cité • Lines: 4 (2 min walk)
Saint-Michel • Lines: 4 (6 min walk)

Train

Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (4 min walk)
Châtelet - Les Halles (13 min walk)

Ferry

Notre-Dame • Lines: Batobus (6 min walk)
Hôtel-de-Ville • Lines: Batobus (8 min walk)