Fontaine Pradier, Nîmes

Name: Fontaine Pradier
Address: Nîmes, France

#9 among attractions in Nîmes

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The Pradier fountain is a monumental marble fountain inaugurated on the esplanade of Nîmes, June 1, 1851. Its creators are the architect Charles Questel and the sculptor James Pradier and it is registered as a historical monument by order of November 16, 1988.

Coordinates: 43°50'6"N, 4°21'45"E

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Quartier Administrations (Esplanade)Nîmes France

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Fontaine Pradier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musée de la Romanité, Amphitheater, Maison Carrée, Carré d'Art.

~890 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum
Musée de la Romanité, Nîmes
5 min walk • The Musée de la Romanité, located in the historic city of Nîmes in the south of France, is a contemporary architectural marvel that houses a rich collection of Roman artifacts. This museum, which opened its doors in June 2018, is directly opposite the ancient Roman...
~720 ftW
Well-preserved Roman amphitheater
Amphitheater, Nîmes
4 min walk • Steeped in ancient history, the Amphitheater of Nîmes stands as one of the most well-preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world. Located in the heart of Nîmes, a city in the Occitanie region of southern France, this grand structure dates back to the end of the 1st...
0.4 miNW
Roman temple and archaeological site
Maison Carrée, Nîmes
10 min walk • The Maison Carrée in Nîmes, France, stands as a remarkable testament to the grandeur of Roman architecture and the endurance of classical design. This ancient Roman temple, one of the best preserved of its kind, has stood the test of time and continues to captivate...
0.4 miNW
Futuristic contemporary art museum
Carré d'Art, Nîmes
12 min walk • The Carré d'art at Nîmes in southern France houses a museum of contemporary art and the city's municipal library. Constructed of glass, concrete and steel, it faces the Maison carrée, a perfectly preserved Roman temple that dates from the very beginning of the 1st century AD.
~1340 ftNW
17th-century Romanesque-Gothic church
Nîmes Cathedral, Nîmes
7 min walk • Nîmes Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church in Nîmes, France. The cathedral is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and to the local Saint Castor of Apt. The cathedral was the seat of the Bishops of Nîmes until 1877, when the name of the diocese was changed. It is still the seat...
~1190 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
Museum of Fine Arts, Nîmes
6 min walk • The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nîmes is the fine arts museum of Nîmes.
1.2 miS
43°49'6"N • 4°21'31"E
Stade Nautique Nemausa, Nîmes
30 min walk • Watersports, Sport complex, Swimming pool
0.8 miNW
Park
Les Jardins de la Fontaine, Nîmes
20 min walk • The Gardens of the Fountain are a public park located in Nîmes, in the Gard. They are built around the original Nîmes spring, already venerated by the people before the arrival of the Romans.
~1450 ftSW
City gate
Porte de France, Nîmes
7 min walk • The Gate of France is a Roman monument built in the first century BC in Nîmes, in the Gard region.
~1650 ftN
Ruins
Porte d'Auguste, Nîmes
8 min walk • The Porte d'Auguste is a Roman monument built in the first century BC in Nîmes, in the Gard region.
~1780 ftW
Church
St. Paul's Church, Nîmes
9 min walk • The Saint-Paul church is a neo-Romanesque church located in Nîmes, in the Gard department and the Occitanie region. Classified as a historical monument in 1909, it has a powerful bell tower rising to 62 meters at the crossing of the transept.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fontaine Pradier?

Nearby attractions include Église Sainte-Perpétue et Sainte-Félicité, Nîmes (2 min walk), Amphitheater, Nîmes (4 min walk), Musée de la Romanité, Nîmes (5 min walk), Museum of Fine Arts, Nîmes (6 min walk).

How to get to Fontaine Pradier by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fontaine Pradier:

Bus

Esplanade T2 • Lines: 10, 2, 3, 4, 5, 51, 6, 7, 9, T2 (2 min walk)
Esplanade T1 • Lines: T1 (2 min walk)

Train

Nîmes (7 min walk)