Fountain of the three orders, Grenoble

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Fountain of the three orders, Grenoble

Fountain of the three orders, Grenoble, Marble fountain in Place Notre-Dame, Grenoble, France.

The fountain features three marble figures representing social classes, with four bronze tritons and griffins surrounding the central pedestal at its base point.

French President Felix Faure inaugurated this monument in 1897 to commemorate the Day of the Roof Tiles events from June 1788 in Grenoble.

The limestone structure displays three statues depicting nobility, clergy, and the Third Estate, representing the social structure before the French Revolution.

Located at coordinates 45.1924, 5.73107, the fountain stands near the Notre Dame Tramway B station, making it easily accessible for visitors.

The fountain basin measures 12 meters in diameter, while the central pedestal rises 9 meters high, topped with figures carved from Carrara marble.

Location: Grenoble

Creator: Henri Ding

GPS coordinates: 45.19240,5.73107

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48

Photo locations and views in Grenoble

Grenoble offers numerous photography locations, from the Saint-Laurent Bridge over the Isère River to the Bastille fortress at 476 meters elevation. The city center includes the Victor Hugo square, the Dauphiné Parliament Palace from 1500, and the modern glass Museum. The medieval Saint-Laurent district presents stone houses along narrow streets. Parks and gardens provide natural settings with Alpine views.

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