Fontaine de la Croix du Trahoir
Fontaine de la Croix du Trahoir, Renaissance fountain at Rue Saint-Honoré and Rue de l'Arbre-Sec, Paris, France.
The fountain features a polygonal structure with water flowing through a sculptural mascaron at the intersection of two important streets.
Built in 1529 by Jean Goujon, the fountain underwent reconstruction in 1775 under architect Jacques-Germain Soufflot during the reign of Louis XVI.
The Latin inscription on the fountain commemorates Louis XVI's order to rebuild the water structure for public benefit in his first year.
The fountain building now houses an art gallery, music studio, and workshops for artists and filmmakers since its renovation in 2002.
This location served as an execution site for counterfeiters until 1698, including the beheading of Marquis de Bonnesson in 1659.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1529
Creator: Jacques-Germain Soufflot, Louis-Simon Boizot
GPS coordinates: 48.86138,2.34241
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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