Place de Fontenoy, Paris

Name: Place de Fontenoy
Address: Place de Fontenoy, Paris, France

#572 among attractions in Paris

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Facts and practical information

The Place de Fontenoy is a square in Paris, France, named after the victory of Maréchal Maurice de Saxe in the Battle of Fontenoy. ()

Local name: Place de Fontenoy - UNESCO Coordinates: 48°51'3"N, 2°18'23"E

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Place de FontenoyPalais-Bourbon (École Militaire)Paris France

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Place de Fontenoy – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Champ de Mars, Les Invalides, Musée Rodin, Musée de l'Armée.

~850 mNW
Landscaped park with extensive lawns
Champ de Mars, Paris
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Champ de Mars is an expansive public green space that offers Parisians and visitors alike a serene escape from the bustling city streets. This elegant park, tagged as a vital green lung of the city, extends southeast from the Eiffel...
~740 mNE
Military museums and interred war heroes
Les Invalides, Paris
12 min walk • Les Invalides, officially known as L'Hôtel national des Invalides, is an iconic historical complex located in the heart of Paris, France. This grandiose site was originally built as a hospital and retirement home for war veterans by order of King Louis XIV.
~830 mNE
Mansion and garden with sculptor's works
Musée Rodin, Paris
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Musée Rodin is an enchanting homage to one of France's most revered sculptors, Auguste Rodin. Housed in the elegant Hôtel Biron and its surrounding gardens, this museum is a sanctuary of art and beauty dedicated to the works of...
~810 mNE
Army museum in former military hospital
Musée de l'Armée, Paris
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Musée de l'Armée stands as an emblematic institution dedicated to military history and the valor of France's armed forces. Housed in the magnificent Hôtel National des Invalides, the museum's collection spans from antiquity to the...
~630 mNW
Memorial
Monument des Droits de l'Homme, Paris
10 min walk • The Monument des Droits de l'Homme, tucked away in the picturesque Champ de Mars near the Eiffel Tower, stands as a lesser-known yet significant historical landmark in Paris, France. This monument, dedicated to human rights, serves as a powerful symbol of the universal...
~820 mNE
Museum, Military museum, History museum
Musée des Plans-Reliefs, Paris
13 min walk • The Musée des Plans-Reliefs is a hidden gem located in the heart of Paris, France. Nestled within the historic Les Invalides complex, this unique museum is dedicated to an exceptional collection of 3D maps, offering visitors a glimpse into the art of military...
~670 mNE
Museum, Military museum
Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération, Paris
11 min walk • The Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération is a military museum located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France. The museum is dedicated to the Ordre de la Libération, France's second national order after the Légion d'honneur, which was created in 1940 by General Charles de Gaulle, leader of the Free French Forces.
~840 mNE
Museum, History museum
Musée d'Histoire Contemporaine, Paris
14 min walk • La contemporaine is a French library, museum and archive center specialized on 20th century history. It was named "Bibliothèque de documentation internationale contemporaine" until 2018.
~500 mSE
Fountain
Fontaine du Puits de Grenelle, Paris
8 min walk • The Fontaine du puits de Grenelle is a fountain built in 1906, situated in Place Georges Mulot in the 15th arrondissement of Paris.
~520 mE
Church
Saint-François-Xavier, Paris
9 min walk • St Francis Xavier Church French: Église Saint-François-Xavier or Église Saint-François-Xavier-des-Missions-étrangères is a parish Roman Catholic church in the 7th arrondissement of Paris dedicated to Francis Xavier, the patron saint of missions.
1.1 kmE
Fountain, Egyptian revival architecture
Fontaine du Fellah, Paris
18 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Place de Fontenoy?

Nearby attractions include Maison de l'Unesco, Paris (3 min walk), École militaire, Paris (3 min walk), The Symbolic Globe, Paris (3 min walk), Grand Palais Éphémère, Paris (8 min walk).

How to get to Place de Fontenoy by public transport?

The nearest stations to Place de Fontenoy:

Bus

Duquesne - Lowendal • Lines: 28, 86 (5 min walk)
Breteuil • Lines: 86 (6 min walk)

Metro

Ségur • Lines: 10 (7 min walk)
Cambronne • Lines: 6 (7 min walk)

Train

Champ de Mars - Tour Eiffel (22 min walk)
Invalides (24 min walk)

Ferry

Tour-Eiffel • Lines: Batobus (23 min walk)
Port des Champs-Elysées • Lines: Batobus (26 min walk)

Tram

Desnouettes • Lines: T3a (39 min walk)