Fontaine de la Grille du Coq

The fountain is a circular stone basin supported by an octagonal bronze pedestal located within the Champs-Élysées gardens. Four dolphins and leaf designs decorate the pedestal, forming the main ornamental elements of the structure.

Built in 1840 by architect Jacques Hittorff, the fountain was part of a group of water features added to refresh the gardens. The project occurred during a major period of urban redesign that shaped the Champs-Élysées as it exists today.

The name references a rooster-themed artwork that once occupied this spot before the fountain was built. Today, passersby notice how the simple water feature invites people to pause and linger in the garden.

The fountain sits in the northern section of the Champs-Élysées gardens near Place de la Concorde and is easily accessible on foot. Good public transport connections serve the area, and it is best viewed during daytime when the surroundings are fully lit.

Unlike other fountains designed by Hittorff in the gardens, this one lacks sculptural decoration on its upper basin. This restraint makes it a more subdued addition to the garden that visitors often overlook.

Location: 8th arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1840

Architects: Jacques Ignace Hittorff

Creator: Jacques Ignace Hittorff

GPS coordinates: 48.86740,2.31800

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:09