Fountain of La Roseraie, Fountain in Lyon, France
The Fontaine de La Roseraie is an old stone fountain set within the Jardin du Rosaire, on the slopes of the Fourvière hill in Lyon. Built in 1730, it stands in one of the oldest sections of the hillside park that lies just below the basilica.
The fountain is attributed to Michel Perrache, the father of the man who later founded the Perrache district of Lyon, and dates to 1730. It was moved several times after its creation before finally being placed in the Jardin du Rosaire.
The Fontaine de La Roseraie sits within the Jardin du Rosaire, a garden laid out for processions and prayers in honor of the Virgin Mary. Along the paths, small bronze roses are set into the ground, each marking a station of the rosary prayer.
The fountain can be reached from the Montée Saint-Barthélemy or from the Fourvière esplanade, both of which connect to the main path running through the Jardin du Rosaire. The park is open during the day, and the paths are lined with benches and viewpoints where visitors can stop and rest.
The fountain is carved with a dolphin and aquatic plants, which is an unusual detail for a fountain placed in a religious garden setting. These decorative motifs came with it from its original location and survived each of its moves across the city.
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