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The 10 Best Fountains in Paris, Ile-de-France
Lingering over pain au chocolat in a sidewalk café, relaxing after a day of strolling along the Seine and marveling at icons like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe… the perfect Paris experience combines leisure and liveliness with enough time to savor both an exquisite meal and exhibits at the Louvre. Awaken your spirit at Notre Dame, bargain hunt at the Marché aux Puces de Montreuil or for goodies at the Marché Biologique Raspail, then cap it all off with a risqué show at the Moulin Rouge.
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1. Medici Fountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 197 reviews
This fountain in the Luxembourg Gardens is a popular destination for local students.
Reviewed By JnVSydney - Greater Sydney, Australia
One of our favourite spots in the park is the outstanding Fontaine Medici and its grotto, (sitting along the pond, in the lovely chairs provided), - a super spot for a traditional Paris picnic - a ham & cheese or ‘jambon et fromage’ baguette. The fountain is located to the side of the palace, surround by tall trees, not easy to see unless you know its there, which seems to keep the crowds down. There is so much to look at (don't forget to look at the back of the fountain as well), the fountain was crafted in the Italian Renaissance style of architecture, built in 1630. Definitely a must when visiting the gardens.
2. Fontaine des Quatre Parties du Monde
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
This late 19th-century fountain in the Observatory Garden depicts four women holding a globe of the world.
Reviewed By israroz - Ra'anana, Israel
The "Four parts of the world" fountain which in some tour guides is also called the "Observatory fountain" because of its location at the entrance of the "Garden of the Great Explorers". This fountain is a very impressive statue and well worth visiting on your way to (or from) the Luxembourg Palace from the south gate of the “Jardin du Luxembourg”. The central part of the statue is a group of 4 women supporting the globe, which is decorated with signs of the zodiac, symbolizes the 4 parts of the world, Europe, Asia, Africa and America. The periphery of the fountain around the large basin contains horses, turtles and fish, all splashing water and fog that create an impressive memorable look.
3. Les Jardins du Trocadero
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 177 reviews
Reviewed By jaywalkingaroundtown - Calgary, Canada
Beautiful gardens inspired by Louis XIV's landscape architect André Le Nôtre. It is located just across the Eiffel Tower and Seine river. Le Notre projected the Marseille castle gardens. There is a Nextflix doc about him. Very instructional if you like history, architecture and gardens. During the French hot summers people kindly invade the water to refresh. The day we were visiting it was 42oC. Really hot. At the top facing the Eiffel Tower there are twenty powerful water cannons that project water every 15 minutes or so. If you don't want to go inside the water, that is ok, stand near by and fell the water mist. Instagram Hot Spot! FREE!
4. Fontaines Wallace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By JnVSydney - Greater Sydney, Australia
These fountains are ubiquitous, just adding to the architectural beauty of Paris, the ladies holding up the fountain, (the four caryatids), represent kindness, simplicity, charity and sobriety. It was quite fun seeking them out during our travels.
5. Fontaine Martin
6. Fontaines de la Place des Vosges
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Albywon - Sydney, Australia
Four identical fountains in this beautiful formal Place de Voges square. People relax on the grassed areas around each fountain while othrrs walk through on the paved areas - perfect!
7. Fontaine de la Vierge
8. Fontaine de Georges Jeanclos
9. Fontaine des Fleuves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
Fontaine des Fleuves is a beautiful fountain. This cast iron Fountain of the Rivers was constructed in 1838 and celebrates the Rhone and Rhine Rivers and France's naval power. It is next to the Egyptian obelisk and it also has a twin fountain on the other side of Place de la Concorde. Worth checking out.
10. Fontaine du Trocadero
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By B1714D - Belgrade, Serbia
The Trocadero fountains consist of a large rectangular pool and gardens with several monument sculptures around it. Beside it, there are two smaller pools with golden sculptures, which are elevated above the main one standing on each side of it. The mighty water cannons are positioned all around the main pool making a magnficent scene when in operation. It's a great relaxing spot during the summer and one of the best to admire the Eiffel tower year round.
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