Place Saint-Sulpice
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The large public space at the Place Saint Sulpice, which is dominated on its eastern side by the church of Saint-Sulpice
, was built in 1754 as a tranquil garden in the Latin Quarter
of the 6th arrondissement of Paris.
The Fountain Saint-Sulpice (French: Fontaine Saint-Sulpice
) or Fountain of the Four Bishops (Fontaine des Quatre Evêques), built in the center of the square between 1844 and 1848, was designed by the architect Joachim Visconti
. The fountain presents the statues of four bishops, one on each of its sides:
Some people call this monumental fountain the fontaine des quatre points cardinaux (lit. the "Fountain of the Four Cardinal Directions", which is pronounced as the "Fountain of the Four Not Cardinals"). This is a bit of innocent wordplay; none of the four esteemed bishops ever became a cardinal.
Chestnut trees that produce pink flowers, in season.
The Café de la Mairie, a rendezvous for writers and students. The café was featured in the 1990 film, La Discrète
("The Discrete One"), directed by Christian Vincent
, starring Fabrice Luchini
and Judith Henry
.
The mairie (city hall) of the 6th arrondissement.
It is served by lines 4 and 10.
Saint-Sulpice (Paris)
Saint-Sulpice is a Roman Catholic church in Paris, France, on the east side of the Place Saint-Sulpice, in the Luxembourg Quarter of the VIe arrondissement. At 113 metres long, 58 metres in width and 34 metres tall, it is only slightly smaller than Notre-Dame and thus the second largest church in...
, was built in 1754 as a tranquil garden in the Latin Quarter
Latin Quarter
Latin Quarter is a part of the 5th arrondissement in Paris.Latin Quarter may also refer to:* Latin Quarter , a British pop/rock band* Latin Quarter , a 1945 British film*Latin Quarter, Aarhus, part of Midtbyen, Aarhus C, Denmark...
of the 6th arrondissement of Paris.
Attractions of the square
In addition to the church, the square features:The Fountain Saint-Sulpice (French: Fontaine Saint-Sulpice
Fontaine Saint-Sulpice
The Fontaine Saint-Sulpice is a monumental fountain located in Place Saint-Sulpice in the 6th arrondissement of Paris...
) or Fountain of the Four Bishops (Fontaine des Quatre Evêques), built in the center of the square between 1844 and 1848, was designed by the architect Joachim Visconti
Joachim Visconti
Louis Tullius Joachim Visconti was an Italian-born French architect and designer.Son of the Italian archaeologist and art historian Ennio Quirino Visconti, Visconti designed many Parisian residences, public buildings and squares, including the Place Saint Sulpice and the overall design of the...
. The fountain presents the statues of four bishops, one on each of its sides:
- BossuetJacques-Bénigne BossuetJacques-Bénigne Bossuet was a French bishop and theologian, renowned for his sermons and other addresses. He has been considered by many to be one of the most brilliant orators of all time and a masterly French stylist....
, North, statue by Jean-Jacques FeuchèreJean-Jacques FeuchèreJean-Jacques Feuchère was a French sculptor.He was a student of Jean-Pierre Cortot, and among his students was Jacques-Léonard Maillet.-Selected works:* Relief panel Le Pont d'Arcole, Arc de Triomphe, Paris, 1833-1834... - FénelonFrançois FénelonFrançois de Salignac de la Mothe-Fénelon, more commonly known as François Fénelon , was a French Roman Catholic archbishop, theologian, poet and writer...
, West, statue by François LannoFrançois LannoFrançois Gaspard Aimé Lanno was a French sculptor. He was a pupil of François-Frédéric Lemot and Pierre Cartellier... - FléchierEsprit FléchierEsprit Fléchier was a French preacher and author, Bishop of Nîmes from 1687 to 1710.-Life:He was born at Pernes-les-Fontaines, in the département of Vaucluse, in the Comtat Venaissin, and brought up at Tarascon by his uncle, Hercule Audiffret, superior of the Congrégation des Doctrinaires...
, East, statue by Louis DesprezLouis DesprezLouis Desprez was a French sculptor.Born in Paris, he was a pupil of Francois Joseph Bosio. He went to Rome after winning the Prix de Rome for Sculpture in 1826. He was principally distinguished for his busts and portrait statues.... - MassillonJean Baptiste MassillonJean Baptiste Massillon was a French Catholic bishop and famous preacher, Bishop of Clermont from 1717 until his death.-Early years:Massillon was born at Hyères in Provence where his father was a royal notary...
, South, statue by Jacques-Auguste Fauginet
Some people call this monumental fountain the fontaine des quatre points cardinaux (lit. the "Fountain of the Four Cardinal Directions", which is pronounced as the "Fountain of the Four Not Cardinals"). This is a bit of innocent wordplay; none of the four esteemed bishops ever became a cardinal.
Chestnut trees that produce pink flowers, in season.
The Café de la Mairie, a rendezvous for writers and students. The café was featured in the 1990 film, La Discrète
La Discrète
La Discrète is a 1990 French film directed by Christian Vincent.-Cast and roles:* Fabrice Luchini - Antoine* Judith Henry - Catherine* Maurice Garrel - Jean* Marie Bunel - Solange* François Toumarkine - Manu* Brice Beaugier - Solange's friend...
("The Discrete One"), directed by Christian Vincent
Christian Vincent (director)
Christian Vincent is a French film director and screenwriter. He won the César Award for Best Debut and Best Writing for La Discrète.- Filmography :*Il ne faut jurer de rien *Classique...
, starring Fabrice Luchini
Fabrice Luchini
Fabrice Luchini is a French stage and film actor.-Biography:Fabrice Luchini was born in Île-de-France, Paris, into an Italian immigrant family, who were fruit and vegetable vendors. He grew up around the neighbourhood of Goutte d'Or in Paris's 18th arrondissement...
and Judith Henry
Judith Henry
Judith Henry, is a New York based artist who uses true stories and overheard statements in her work.-Biography:Judith Henry was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and received a Bachelors of Fine Art from Carnegie-Mellon University.-Books:...
.
The mairie (city hall) of the 6th arrondissement.
Metro stations
The Place Saint-Sulpice is:It is served by lines 4 and 10.