Fontaine Renaissance
At the heart of the historic district of Château-d'Oléron, the Renaissance fountain is undoubtedly one of the Château's "postcards". With its twisted columns and sculpted dolphins, it's a real eye-catcher.
Historic site and monument
© Céline Roches
Dates & opening times
Open
all days from 01/01
to 31/12
(all years)
Description
In the Place du Château-d'Oléron, a richly sculpted fountain was built in 1851 by Jean Paillé, a journeyman stonecutter.
It is topped by a roof decorated with scales and foliage, supported by twisted columns. Each face features a panel with a finely decorated border. One panel features two water-spitting sea creatures wrapped around a trident, the symbol of Neptune.
Characteristics
Utilities
Car park
Public WC
Services
Pets welcome
Languages
French
Animals welcome
Yes
Surroundings
Town location
In the historic centre
Visits
Services for individual visits
Unguided individual tours available permanently
Themes
Historic patrimony
Fountain
Categories
19th C
Charges
Gratuit