La fontaine des Innocents, Paris, France
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Dáin & Olík
N 48° 51.630 E 002° 20.888
31U E 452187 N 5412153
The Fontaine des Innocents is a monumental public fountain located in the Les Halles district in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, France.
Waymark Code: WM8FB6
Location: France
Date Posted: 03/25/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
Views: 42

Originally called the Fountain of the Nymphs, it was constructed between 1547 and 1550 by architect Pierre Lescot and sculptor Jean Goujon in the new style of the French Renaissance. It is the oldest monumental fountain in Paris.
Stamp Issuing Country: France

Date of Issue: 1978

Denomination: 1 FR

Color: brown

Stamp Type: Single Stamp

Relevant Web Site: Not listed

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