Fontaine du Palmier
Fontaine du Palmier | |
| Coordinates | 48°51′26.99″N 2°20′50.17″E / 48.8574972°N 2.3472694°E |
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| Designer | François-Jean Bralle |
| Type | fountain, victory column |
| Width | 20 feet (6.1 m) |
| Height | 59 feet (18 m) |
| Beginning date | 1806 |
| Opening date | 1808 |
| Monument Historique (1925) PA00085806 | |
The Fontaine du Palmier (1806-1808) or Fontaine de la Victoire is a monumental fountain located in the Place du Châtelet, between the Théâtre du Châtelet and the Théâtre de la Ville, in the First Arrondissement of Paris. It was designed to provide fresh drinking water to the population of the neighborhood and to commemorate the victories of Napoleon Bonaparte. It is the largest fountain built during Napoleon's reign still in existence. The closest métro station is Châtelet
