Fontaine Saint-Michel, Monumental fountain in Latin Quarter, France
The Saint-Michel Fountain features a 26-meter-high facade with red marble columns, bronze statues, and a central figure of Saint Michael defeating Satan.
Built between 1858 and 1860 under Baron Haussmann's urban renovation project, architect Gabriel Davioud designed this structure to conceal a building's end wall.
The fountain's central theme depicts the biblical battle between good and evil through the representation of Saint Michael confronting the devil.
Visitors can reach the fountain through Saint-Michel metro station or Saint-Michel - Notre-Dame RER station at the intersection of Boulevard Saint-Michel.
Eight different sculptors contributed to creating the statues adorning the fountain, with Francisque-Joseph Duret crafting the main centerpiece.
Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1860
Architects: Gabriel Davioud
Creator: Francisque Joseph Duret
Architectural style: eclectic architecture
GPS coordinates: 48.85314,2.34370
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:39
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