Fontaine des Mers
Fontaine des Mers
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Neighbourhood: Louvre / Palais-Royal
From the majestic Louvre to the regal Palais-Royal, this neighbourhood oozes luxury. The grand arches along Rue de Rivoli are shadowed by mosaics in front of decorated vitrines and hotels. Place Vendôme is lined with the world’s best jewelers and their glittering window displays. Every other establishment has someone to open the door for you or park your car. You can spend hours gazing at its haute couture shops or lingering over a meal at any of its chic eateries. After all that indulgence, the Tuileries gardens provide stately respite, while theatres compete for your applause. It's a neighbourhood that draws admirers from around the world, all attracted to the luxe life in Paris.
How to get there
- Concorde • 3 min walk
- Assemblée Nationale • 7 min walk
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101 reviews
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Colleen C
Troy, NY2,518 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
The picture don't do these twin fountains justice. The green against the gold is sooo vibrant. They are both on either side of the Obelisk from Egypt and in front of the Place de la Concorde. From here its like a center point and you can see the Louvre in one direction the opposite side the Arc de Triumph and near the Arc~ Grand Palais & Eiffel Tower! Construction near by which doesn't take away from the art at all.
Definitely worth going there and see up close 3 iconic places in Paris right in one spot and many others in the distance.
Definitely worth going there and see up close 3 iconic places in Paris right in one spot and many others in the distance.
Written 16 November 2023
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Frank Geisler 🇨🇭
Zurich, Switzerland15,442 contributions
Sept 2020 • Family
We came as part of our sightseeing tour across Paris.
A nice fountain at a very large square - very well maintained!
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A nice fountain at a very large square - very well maintained!
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Written 8 August 2021
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I visited this place🇫🇷🇺🇸🇬🇷🇨🇭🇬🇧
Israel35,076 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
ROS
* Water fountains at the Place de la Concorde
* Highly decorative and interesting sculptures
CONS
* It could be dificult to get to them
"I VISITED THIS PLACE"...
... as I was wandering around the Place de la Concorde
WAS IT WORTH THE COST?
Of course, because it is free
WOULD "I VISIT THIS PLACE" AGAIN?
maybe so
ADVICE
If you are there, then go and look at them
* Water fountains at the Place de la Concorde
* Highly decorative and interesting sculptures
CONS
* It could be dificult to get to them
"I VISITED THIS PLACE"...
... as I was wandering around the Place de la Concorde
WAS IT WORTH THE COST?
Of course, because it is free
WOULD "I VISIT THIS PLACE" AGAIN?
maybe so
ADVICE
If you are there, then go and look at them
Written 20 July 2024
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Brad
Hong Kong, China174,695 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
There are two monumental fountains at Place de la Concorde which flank the Egyptian obelisk. These are the Fountain of Rivers (Fontaine des Fleuves) and the Fountain of Seas (Fontaine des Mers) to the south.
These are the original works of Jacques Ignace Hittorff and were completed in 1840 during the reign of King Louis-Philippe. The two fountains are similar in chalice shape, form and composition with large stone basin pools, surrounded by figures of tritons an allegorical figures holding fish which spout water into the basins.
The fountains each have decorative figures representing crafts. The Fountain of the Rivers is dedicated to the Rhone and Rhine and displays figures of industry, harvesting flowers and crops and river navigation. The Fountain of the Seas, on the other side of the plaza, is devoted to the Atlantic and Mediterranean with accompanying figures - astronomy, commerce harvesting of coral, pearls and fish and navigation.
The two fountains are quite attractive and worth viewing, even during winter months when the fountains are not functioning. If you are visiting during the warmer months, they are a delight to view in the evening when lights illuminate the fountains.
These are the original works of Jacques Ignace Hittorff and were completed in 1840 during the reign of King Louis-Philippe. The two fountains are similar in chalice shape, form and composition with large stone basin pools, surrounded by figures of tritons an allegorical figures holding fish which spout water into the basins.
The fountains each have decorative figures representing crafts. The Fountain of the Rivers is dedicated to the Rhone and Rhine and displays figures of industry, harvesting flowers and crops and river navigation. The Fountain of the Seas, on the other side of the plaza, is devoted to the Atlantic and Mediterranean with accompanying figures - astronomy, commerce harvesting of coral, pearls and fish and navigation.
The two fountains are quite attractive and worth viewing, even during winter months when the fountains are not functioning. If you are visiting during the warmer months, they are a delight to view in the evening when lights illuminate the fountains.
Written 16 February 2019
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AMohsen
Port Said, Egypt567 contributions
Feb 2020
Coincidentally found in midway between Louvre and Champs Elysee. The overall place and its history are beautiful and very interesting, but it is recommended to read about them and their history.
Written 26 April 2020
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Frank Geisler 🇨🇭
Zurich, Switzerland15,442 contributions
May 2018 • Family
We came as part of our sightseeing tour across Paris.
A nice fountain at a very large square - very well maintained!
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A nice fountain at a very large square - very well maintained!
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Written 24 August 2018
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JnVSydney
Greater Sydney, Australia21,219 contributions
Jan 2020
Located within the Place de la Concorde, stands this absolutely stunning fountain, (designed by Jacques Ignace Hittorff), this one is dedicated to the Maritime, Commerce and Industry within France. anywhere else and it would probably be OTT, however in its current location it is right at home, keeping the Obelisk company.
Written 7 April 2020
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Alice R
Hobart, Australia8,927 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
An amazing fountain with gilded figures on all platforms and richness in detail. We came across this on a bus tour and didn't stop, maybe another time.
Written 21 March 2020
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Aleksandar
Belgrade, Serbia8,214 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
Beautiful fountain at the Concorde square. Amazing attention to details and grand monument with superb surrounding.
Written 20 January 2020
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Andrew
St. Albans, UK7,124 contributions
Oct 2019
The Fontaines de la Concorde are two monumental fountains located at the south of the Place de la Concorde. The fountain dates from 1840 and is meant to commemorate the maritime commerce and industry of France, but I found it hard to see how. The fountain is very similar to the other fountain in the square: Fontaine de Fleuves.
Written 27 October 2019
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