Nymph of Fontainebleau, Paris

Name: Nymph of Fontainebleau
Address: Paris, France

#328 among attractions in Paris

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The Nymph of Fontainebleau, also known as the Nymph of Anet or the Nymph with the Stag, is a c. 1543 bronze relief, created by the Italian sculptor Benvenuto Cellini for the Château de Fontainebleau in France. It features a long-limbed reclining nude female nymph with a stag, wild boars, dogs, and other animals. It was Cellini's first large scale bronze casting. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°51'38"N, 2°20'16"E

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Louvre (Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois)Paris France

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Nymph of Fontainebleau – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musée du Louvre, Louvre Palace, Carrousel du Louvre, Le Louvre des Antiquaires.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nymph of Fontainebleau?

Nearby attractions include Pavillon de l'Horloge, Paris (1 min walk), Lescot Wing, Paris (1 min walk), Louvre castle, Paris (1 min walk), Cour Carrée, Paris (2 min walk).

How to get to Nymph of Fontainebleau by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nymph of Fontainebleau:

Bus

Louvre - Pont des Arts • Lines: rouge (3 min walk)
Pont des Arts • Lines: 27, 69, 72, N11, N24 (3 min walk)

Metro

Louvre — Rivoli • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)
Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre • Lines: 1, 7 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Louvre • Lines: Batobus (8 min walk)
Musée d'Orsay • Lines: Batobus (14 min walk)

Train

Châtelet - Les Halles (11 min walk)
Musée d'Orsay (14 min walk)