Big Round Basin
Big Round Basin is a fountain in Paris, Île-de-France. Big Round Basin is situated nearby to the work of art 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics cauldron, as well as near the grassland Demi-lune Réservé nord.Photo: BikerNormand, CC BY-SA 2.0.
- Type: Body of water
- Description: fountain in Tuileries Garden, Paris
- Also known as: “Large round basin”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Orsay Museum and Tuileries Garden.
Orsay Museum
Museum
Photo: DXR, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Musée d'Orsay is a museum in Paris, France, on the Left Bank of the Seine. It is housed in the former Gare d'Orsay, a Beaux-Arts railway station built from 1898 to 1900. Orsay Museum is situated 390 metres southwest of Big Round Basin.
Tuileries Garden
Park
Photo: Tangopaso, Public domain.
The Tuileries Garden is a public garden between the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, France. Created by Catherine de' Medici as the garden of the Tuileries Palace in 1564, it was opened to the public in 1667 and became a public park after the French Revolution.
Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
Photo: Thesupermat, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel is a triumphal arch in Paris, located in the Place du Carrousel. It is an example of Neoclassical architecture in the Corinthian order. Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel is situated 290 metres southeast of Big Round Basin.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include 1st arrondissement and Faubourg Saint-Germain.
1st arrondissement
Photo: Jjtkk, Public domain.
The centre of contemporary Paris and the site of such landmarks as the Louvre and of the Tuileries and Palais-Royal, the 1st arrondissement is full of attractions for travellers of all inclinations, including some of the finest parks, museums, shops, and bars in the city.
Faubourg Saint-Germain
Quarter
Faubourg Saint-Germain is a historic district of Paris, France. The Faubourg has long been known as the favourite home of the French high nobility and hosts many aristocratic hôtels particuliers. It is currently part of the 7th arrondissement of Paris.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Quarter
Photo: DXR, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés is one of the four administrative quarters of the 6th arrondissement of Paris, France, located around the church of the former Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
Big Round Basin
- Category: fountain
- Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
48.86287° or 48° 51′ 46″ northLongitude
2.32929° or 2° 19′ 46″ eastHeight
0.4 metres (1.3 feet)Open location code
8FW4V87H+4POpenStreetMap ID
way 14037695OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=fountainOpenStreetMap feature
natural=waterWikidata ID
Q18155891
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to Vietnamese—“Big Round Basin” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “حوض دائري كبير”
- French: “grand bassin rond”
- French: “Grand Bassin Rond”
- Vietnamese: “ao tròn lớn”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics cauldron and Demi-lune Réservé nord.
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