Fontaine des Mers, Maritime fountain in Place de la Concorde, France
The Fontaine des Mers features stone sculptures depicting sea gods, nymphs, and marine creatures surrounding a central water basin with cascading water effects.
Completed in 1840 under King Louis-Philippe's reign, the fountain emerged from Jacques Ignace Hittorff's vision to enhance Place de la Concorde with monumental water features.
The fountain incorporates maritime symbols and allegorical figures representing France's connection to ocean navigation, trade, and Mediterranean influences in French architecture.
Visitors can reach the fountain through the Concorde metro station, with the best viewing angles available during morning hours when sunlight illuminates the sculptures.
The fountain contains twelve distinct sculptural groups created by different artists, forming a complete narrative about maritime activities across its circular structure.
Location: 8th arrondissement of Paris
Part of: fontaines de la Concorde
GPS coordinates: 48.86496,2.32076
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:08
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