La place Saint-Michel, Iconic Fountain of Romance and Culture

Fontaine Saint Michel, Place Saint Michel, Monnaie, 6th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile de France, Metropolitan France, 75006, France
There are quite a few cafes and restaurants around here
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Square

Introduction

Saint-Michel Square is located at a crossroad in the Latin Quarter of the 6th arrondissement of Paris. It is famous for the Saint-Michel Fountain. The fountain, designed by Gabriel Davioud in 1855, depicts the archangel Michael holding a sword and standing on a dragon, from which water sprays out. It was dedicated to the archangel Michael, not Napoleon I.
Address
Fontaine Saint Michel, Place Saint Michel, Monnaie, 6th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile de France, Metropolitan France, 75006, France
Transportation
You can choose to take the subway and get off at the Saint-Michel station.

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