Fountain of the Rivers
Fountain of the Rivers is a fountain in Paris, Île-de-France. Fountain of the Rivers is situated nearby to the square Place de la Concorde, as well as near Luxor Obelisk.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Place de la Concorde and Luxor Obelisk.
Place de la Concorde
Square
Photo: Cristian Bortes, CC BY 2.0.
The Place de la Concorde, originally the Place Louis XV, and later the Place Louis XVI, is a public square in Paris. Measuring 7.6 ha in area, it is the largest square in the city.
Luxor Obelisk
Photo: daryl mitchell, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Luxor Obelisks are a pair of ancient Egyptian obelisks, over 3,000 years old, carved to stand at either side of the portal of the Luxor Temple in the reign of Ramesses II.
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 770 metres southeast of Fountain of the Rivers.
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.
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.
Fountain of the Rivers
- Type: Body of water
- Also known as: “Fontaine des Fleuves”
- Category: fountain
- Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
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Latitude
48.86599° or 48° 51′ 58″ northLongitude
2.32151° or 2° 19′ 17″ eastInception
1836Open location code
8FW4V88C+9JOpenStreetMap ID
way 72937684OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=fountainOpenStreetMap feature
natural=waterWikidata ID
Q15972378
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In Other Languages
From French to Italian—“Fountain of the Rivers” goes by many names.
- French: “fontaine des Fleuves”
- French: “Fontaine des Fleuves”
- Italian: “fontana dei fiumi”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Rouen and Brest.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Concorde and Centre du cadran solaire formé par l’Obélisque de la Concorde.
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