Fontaine du Cirque
Fontaine du Cirque is a fountain in Paris, Île-de-France. Fontaine du Cirque is situated nearby to the theater building Théâtre Marigny, as well as near Théâtre Guignol des Champs-Élysées.Photo: Moonik, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Type: Body of water
- Description: fountain in Paris, France
- Also known as: “Fontaine des Quatre Saisons” and “fontaine du Cirque”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Grand Palais and Champs-Élysées.
Grand Palais
Museum
Photo: daryl mitchell, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Grand Palais des Champs-Élysées, commonly known as the Grand Palais, is a historic site, exhibition hall and museum complex located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris between the Champs-Élysées and the Seine, France on Avenue Winston-Churchill. Grand Palais is situated 320 metres south of Fontaine du Cirque.
Champs-Élysées
Photo: sowhat0, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Avenue des Champs-Élysées, usually shortened to the Champs-Élysées, is an avenue in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France. The avenue is 1.9 kilometres long and 70 metres wide, running between the Place de la Concorde in the east and the Place Charles de Gaulle in the west, where the Arc de Triomphe is located. Champs-Élysées is situated 590 metres west of Fontaine du Cirque.
Eiffel Tower
Photo: Benh, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Eiffel Tower is a lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower from 1887 to 1889. Eiffel Tower is situated 2 km southwest of Fontaine du Cirque.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include 8th arrondissement and 7th arrondissement.
8th arrondissement
Photo: Aleksandr Zykov, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The 8th arrondissement of Paris is home to the Avenue des Champs Elysées, which ends up at the Arc de Triomphe. The executive branch of French government is also based here, as well as the embassies of certain nations.
7th arrondissement
Photo: Ypsilon from Finland, CC0.
The 7th arrondissement is perhaps the most expensive area to live in Paris. The Eiffel Tower, one of the most famous tourist sites in the world, is here, as well as many government buildings. Many dignitaries and VIPs populate this arrondissement.
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.
Fontaine du Cirque
- Category: fountain
- Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
48.86896° or 48° 52′ 8″ northLongitude
2.31295° or 2° 18′ 47″ eastInception
1839Open location code
8FW4V897+H5OpenStreetMap ID
way 67036988OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=fountainOpenStreetMap feature
natural=waterWikidata ID
Q3076259
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In Other Languages
From French to Spanish—“Fontaine du Cirque” goes by many names.
- French: “fontaine du Cirque”
- French: “Fontaine du Cirque”
- Spanish: “Fontaine du Cirque”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Théâtre Marigny and Théâtre Guignol des Champs-Élysées.
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