Fontaine Saint-Sulpice — Attraction in Paris

An attractive fountain called the Fountain of the Four Bishops can be found at Place St. Sulpice near the edge of the St. Germain and Luxemburg districts. It is worth a quick stop if you intend to spend time in the Luxemburg district or if you are purposely seeking to visit the Church of St. Sulpice during your trip to Paris.

This fountain was built by Joachim Visconti between 1844 and 1848 and features statues of past bishops on each side of the fountain. These include Bishop Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet (North), Bishop Esprit Fléchier (East), Bishop Jean-Baptiste Massillon (South) and Bishop François Fénelon (West).

The Fountain of the Four Bishops is quite nice to see in the warmer months of the year. However, during winter, the fountain is turned off, emptied of water and the trees, which line the square are devoid of leaves, making this a less appealing attraction and area to spend time during this part...

The Fontaine Saint-Sulpice (also known as the Fontaine de la place Saint-Sulpice or as the Fontaine des Orateurs-Sacré) is a monumental fountain located in Place Saint-Sulpice in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. It was constructed between 1843 and 1848 by the architect Louis Visconti, who also designed the tomb of Napoleon. The four figures on the fountain represent four French religious figures of the 17th century famous for...

Beautiful square with imposing water fountain located in front of the Eglise Saint Sulpice. Nice area to take in a breather or simply enjoy the architecture and vibe that Paris has to offer. It is a relatively quiet place so not too crowded. It is located in an area that appears to be a fairly affluent district of Paris with specialist designer shops. Both the church and the fountain are cool places to...