Fontaine du Château d'eau de Montmartre

Fontaine du Château d'eau de Montmartre is a fountain featuring octagonal shapes, Renaissance pilasters, sculpted niches, and dragon figures across its decorated facade. The structure forms a closed water monument with multiple decorative layers on each side, displaying classical architectural details.

The structure was built in 1835 under architect Philippe Auguste Titeux's direction as a water tower. It originally served as the main water supply system for residents living in the Montmartre area.

The fountain sits at Place Jean-Baptiste-Clément surrounded by cobblestone streets where street musicians and artists gather daily. It serves as a quiet meeting point where visitors can observe how locals and travelers pass through the neighborhood.

The fountain sits at the intersection of Rue Lepic and Rue Norvins and is protected by a fence. Visitors should approach it on foot from the surrounding streets, where parking is limited and the area is best explored at a relaxed pace.

A bronze door on Rue Norvins leads to an interior chamber hidden from the street. Inside sits an ornate urn decorated with naiad figures, tritons, and a lion head motif that few visitors ever notice.

Location: 18th arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1835

Architects: Philippe Auguste Titeux

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 48.88703,2.33914

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:47