Fontaine du Fellah, Paris

Name: Fontaine du Fellah
Address: Paris, France

#347 among attractions in Paris

Fountain, Egyptian revival architecture

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The Fontaine du Fellah, also known as the Egyptian Fountain, located at 52 rue de Sèvres in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, next to the entrance of the Vaneau metro station, was built in 1806 during the rule of Napoleon Bonaparte, in the neo-Egyptian style inspired by Napoleon's Egyptian campaign. It is the work of architect François-Jean Bralle and sculptor Pierre-Nicolas Beauvallet. It has been listed since 1977 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°50'55"N, 2°19'16"E

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Luxembourg (Notre-Dame-des-Champs)Paris France

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Fontaine du Fellah – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musée Rodin, Montparnasse, Tour Montparnasse, Le Bon Marché.

~770 mNW
Mansion and garden with sculptor's works
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Shopping, Department store
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Church
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~770 mNE
Square
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~730 mNE
Fountain
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~270 mN
Park
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~740 mNE
Theater
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~50 mE
Church
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fontaine du Fellah?

Nearby attractions include Saint Vincent de Paul Chapel, Paris (1 min walk), Musée Hébert, Paris (4 min walk), Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Paris (5 min walk), Jardin Catherine-Labouré, Paris (5 min walk).

How to get to Fontaine du Fellah by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fontaine du Fellah:

Bus

Vaneau - Saint-Romain • Lines: 70, 86 (1 min walk)
Bac - Saint-Placide • Lines: 70, 86 (3 min walk)

Metro

Vaneau • Lines: 10 (2 min walk)
Duroc • Lines: 10, 13 (7 min walk)

Train

Gare Montparnasse (16 min walk)
Gare Montparnasse 3 - Vaugirard (19 min walk)

Ferry

Musée d'Orsay • Lines: Batobus (23 min walk)
Louvre • Lines: Batobus (24 min walk)