Fontaine des Innocents

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The Fontaine des Innocents is a public fountain in the Les Halles district of Paris, France. Originally called the Fountain of the Nymphs, it was constructed between 1547 and 1550 by architect Pierre Lescot and sculptor Jean Goujon. It is the oldest monumental fountain in Paris and a fine example of French Renaissance style.

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Paris 2009

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