Fontaine de la Grande Rue de Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Fontaine de la Grande Rue de Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Historic fountain in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France.
The stone fountain features four water cannons that pour into a central basin located in the main square of Saint-Paul-de-Vence.
Local stonemason Melchior Martin constructed the fountain in 1615, and it received official monument status recognition on October 4, 1932.
The fountain square functioned as a traditional market space since 1285, when Charles II of Anjou authorized weekly Saturday gatherings for merchants.
Visitors can find the fountain by walking up Grande Rue after passing through the Porte Royale entrance of Saint-Paul-de-Vence.
The Saint Luke's Day celebration brought vegetable vendors to the fountain square, establishing a significant commercial tradition in the village.
Location: Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Address: place de la Grande-Fontaine
GPS coordinates: 43.69655,7.12206
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:07
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