Fontaine Saint-Michel
Fontaine Saint-Michel
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Neighbourhood: Monnaie
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- Saint-Michel • 1 min walk
- St-Michel – Notre-Dame • 2 min walk
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Nick D
Calgary, Canada1,215 contributions
May 2019
this huge fountain is at one of the entry points into the Latin Quarter. It is in a small plaza that is dwarfed by it. The sculpture is of the Angel Michael in his fight against evil. very busy intersection so it's hard to get a good photo.
Written 28 April 2020
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,523 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
This was built as a monument by Haussmann to mark a perspective. It does break up the straight line of the north-south axis, but that is OK as it is a landmark and lovely. Very popular with students as a meeting place and it begins the long route of Boulevard Saint Michel.
Written 5 February 2024
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,523 contributions
June 2022
Just as you leave Ile de la Cite and march up Blvd. St. Michel, you find this very large fountain that was built as a part of the Haussmann urban renewal. Now a very popular meeting place for young people, especially the many students who are living and studying in this area.
Written 30 June 2022
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Andy C
237 contributions
Feb 2021 • Solo
It's a nice fountain and worth going to see. There are small shops with food, pastry, and other shopping within a few blocks of the fountain. There aren't a lot of places near the fountain to sit and hang out.
Written 15 November 2021
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G2978WQcynthiab
Long Beach, United States8 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
We woke up starving and wanted something more than pastries. We landed at Le Fontaine St. Michel. The waiter was very accommodating. His smile and desire to please helped us overcome his lack of English.
The American breakfast is everything one could hope for in Paris. Croissants, baguette, bacon/ham and eggs. Also, incredible French butter, juice and one of the best cups of coffee I have ever had. (Heads up: coffee almost ALWAYS come with milk in it unless you ask for none).
We would highly recommend Fountaine and may go back ourselves tomorrow.
The American breakfast is everything one could hope for in Paris. Croissants, baguette, bacon/ham and eggs. Also, incredible French butter, juice and one of the best cups of coffee I have ever had. (Heads up: coffee almost ALWAYS come with milk in it unless you ask for none).
We would highly recommend Fountaine and may go back ourselves tomorrow.
Written 1 August 2018
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NicanorRosario
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic1,218 contributions
Nov 2019
Very pretty and it blends completely. I love that whole old/new image of Paris. If you're in the visinities of Notre-Dame you can see this one real quick
Written 28 November 2019
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Jake23
New Jersey6,855 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
This is a beautiful fountain worth seeing if you’re near Norte Dame. Stop and relax in the small square while taking some pics. The architecture is wonderful.
Written 8 August 2018
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Rumples
Tucson, AZ11,708 contributions
Mar 2015 • Solo
For years, Fontaine Saint-Michel has been one of my favorite spots in the Latin Quarter to meet friends.The fountain makes up a wall bordering the Place Saint-Michel so it is impossible to miss someone. And Metro stop St. Michel is nearby, which means the fountain is easy to reach.
The monumental work (85 feet high and 49 feet wide) stands on the border of the 5th and 6th arrondissements and is a good place to begin an exploration of the Quarter. Sometimes it is difficult to get going, however, because of attention-catching performers, from jugglers to musicians, in the vicinity.
Symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, the fountain displays an array of sculptures and ornaments and many colors -- red, green, blue, yellow and bronze. Depictions include Saint Michel, sword in hand; two water-spouting dragons; and the cardinal virtues. Finished in 1860, the creation was the last monumental wall fountain to be built in Paris. Subsequent monumental fountains have been freestanding.
The monumental work (85 feet high and 49 feet wide) stands on the border of the 5th and 6th arrondissements and is a good place to begin an exploration of the Quarter. Sometimes it is difficult to get going, however, because of attention-catching performers, from jugglers to musicians, in the vicinity.
Symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, the fountain displays an array of sculptures and ornaments and many colors -- red, green, blue, yellow and bronze. Depictions include Saint Michel, sword in hand; two water-spouting dragons; and the cardinal virtues. Finished in 1860, the creation was the last monumental wall fountain to be built in Paris. Subsequent monumental fountains have been freestanding.
Written 8 April 2015
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dcdriver
Jerusalem, Israel657 contributions
Oct 2012 • Couples
As a fountain junkie (Rome, beautiful Rome) I was thrilled to come upon this fountain by surprise - it was probably the only thing unplanned and unexpected in our whole itinerary. Having just come from the Medici fountain in the Luxembourg Garden, this was an added treat for us - two for the price of one! This fountain is located in Place St. Michel, at the end of Blvd St Michel, right before the river. It's a busy square and the fountain is the star.
Written 22 October 2012
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Melinda A
London, UK2,408 contributions
June 2022 • Friends
Nice fountain. Didn’t spend much time here. Went to meet up for the Sandeman walking tour that starts here. It’s pretty.
Written 6 June 2022
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When does it stop running for the winter and when does it start in spring?
Written 6 September 2017
I'd like to have an answer for that but I really don't know.
In february it seemed to be stopped for a long time.
Written 11 September 2017
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