Fontaine Pradier, Marble fountain at Esplanade Charles de Gaulle, Nîmes, France.
The Pradier Fountain features a central female figure wearing a crown depicting Roman monuments, surrounded by four statues representing local rivers.
The fountain was inaugurated on June 1, 1851, following designs by architect Charles Questel and sculptor James Pradier after winning a competition among 27 projects.
Each water figure bears Latin inscriptions: Nemausa for the Nîmes Spring, Vardo for Gardon, Ura for Eure Spring, and Rhodano for Rhône.
The fountain stands in the center of a one-hectare urban garden, facing the train station and providing a central meeting point in Nîmes.
The central statue wears a crown that incorporates miniature replicas of Nîmes landmarks, including the Arena and the Maison Carrée.
Location: Nîmes
Address: Esplanade Charles de Gaulle
GPS coordinates: 43.83490,4.36236
Latest update: August 27, 2025 17:26
Nîmes combines Roman monuments with contemporary architecture. The first-century arena, the Roman temple Maison Carrée, and the Fountains Gardens display ancient construction. The Carré d'Art presents modern glass and steel design. The city contains squares with fountains and historic buildings for various photo angles.
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