place des Quatre-Dauphins, Aix-en-Provence

Name: place des Quatre-Dauphins
Address: Aix-en-Provence, France

#32 among attractions in Aix-en-Provence

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Place des Quatre-Dauphins is a square in Aix-en-Provence, located in the heart of the Mazarin district, at the intersection of rue Cardinale coming from the church of Saint-Jean-de-Malte and rue du Quatre-Septembre, leading to Cours Mirabeau.

It is surrounded by private mansions, including, at the northeast corner, the Hôtel de Boisgelin, built in 1655 by Pierre Pavillon. In the center of the square is the Four Dolphins Fountain, in baroque style, sculpted in 1667 by Jean-Claude Rambot. The metallic ornamentation of the fountain dates from 1912. The fountain is listed as a historical monument since January 15, 1929.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°31'31"N, 5°27'1"E

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Centre Ville Aix-en-Provence (Mazarin)Aix-en-Provence France

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Nearby attractions include: Grand Théâtre de Provence, Église Saint-Jean-de-Malte, Musée Granet, St. Magdalene Church.

0.5 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Opera
Grand Théâtre de Provence, Aix-en-Provence
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~620 ftE
Gothic church with historic paintings
Église Saint-Jean-de-Malte, Aix-en-Provence
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~650 ftE
Artworks from 15th to 19th centuries
Musée Granet, Aix-en-Provence
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~1530 ftN
Paul Cézanne, Church
St. Magdalene Church, Aix-en-Provence
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~1310 ftW
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~500 ftN
Vernacular architecture, Memorial
Hôtel Maurel de Pontevès, Aix-en-Provence
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~1190 ftNW
Church
Église du Saint-Esprit, Aix-en-Provence
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~370 ftNW
Vernacular architecture, Museum, Art museum
Hôtel de Caumont, Aix-en-Provence
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Aix-en-Provence, the Hôtel de Caumont is a gem of 18th-century architecture, now functioning as a vibrant museum. This elegant mansion, built between 1715 and 1742, was originally the private residence of the Marquise de Caumont.
~500 ftN
Vernacular architecture, Memorial
Hôtel de Suffren, Aix-en-Provence
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~700 ftNE
Fountain
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~740 ftNE
Church
Chapelle des Oblats, Aix-en-Provence
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Which popular attractions are close to place des Quatre-Dauphins?

Nearby attractions include Hôtel de Boisgelin, Aix-en-Provence (1 min walk), Hôtel de Villeneuve d'Ansouis, Aix-en-Provence (2 min walk), Hôtel Paul Arbaud, Aix-en-Provence (2 min walk), Hôtel de Caumont, Aix-en-Provence (2 min walk).

How to get to place des Quatre-Dauphins by public transport?

The nearest stations to place des Quatre-Dauphins:

Bus

4 Dauphins • Lines: M1 (1 min walk)
Roi René • Lines: 110, 120, 13, 140, 150, 16, 160, 25, 3, 5, 6, 8, M1 (3 min walk)

Train

Aix-en-Provence (8 min walk)