Fontaine Saint-Sulpice, Monumental fountain at Place Saint-Sulpice, 6th arrondissement, France.
Description
The Fontaine Saint-Sulpice is a monumental structure at Place Saint-Sulpice featuring four stone figures of bishops arranged in front of tiered basins. The composition consists of three levels of water basins arranged in succession, creating a formal architectural centerpiece in the 6th arrondissement.
History
The structure was built between 1843 and 1848 under King Louis Philippe I by architect Louis Visconti. It was created during a period when Paris was undergoing significant urban transformation and new public monuments shaped the city's character.
Culture
The statues depict four French bishops celebrated for their sermons and religious eloquence. The square has become a gathering place where people pause to admire the sculptures before visiting the nearby church.
Practical
The site is freely accessible throughout the year and located near the Saint-Sulpice Church and Luxembourg Garden. Visitors can walk around the fountains from all angles and enjoy the surrounding architecture at their own pace.
Did you know?
An old wordplay connects the fountain's name to the dual meaning of cardinal as both a direction and a religious title. This linguistic quirk appears in an informal name that locals recognize and occasionally use.
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