Fontaine des Innocents, Renaissance fountain in Les Halles, France.
The Fontaine des Innocents stands as a square pavilion with a cupola roof, featuring water cascading through multiple superimposed basins beneath four decorated facades.
Built between 1547 and 1550, the structure marked the ceremonial entry of King Henry II into Paris and initially served as a three-sided fountain against Saints Innocents Cemetery.
The fountain displays intricate sculptures of nymphs and classical elements created by Jean Goujon, representing the French Renaissance artistic movement of the 16th century.
Visitors can reach the fountain at Place Joachim du Bellay through Les Halles-Châtelet Metro station, connecting lines 1, 4, and 7 in central Paris.
Originally designed with three faces, the fountain gained its fourth side in 1788 when sculptor Augustin Pajou added matching decorative elements during its relocation.
Location: Halles
Architects: Pierre Lescot
Creator: Pierre Lescot, Jean Goujon, Augustin Pajou
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
GPS coordinates: 48.86065,2.34801
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:38
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