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Fontaine du Soleil

Name: Fontaine du Soleil
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Meet Apollo at Fontaine du Soleil, the bronze centrepiece of Nice's Place Masséna. Circle the fountain, take in the red-ochre square and walk on towards the seafront.

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Full description

Fontaine du Soleil stands in the middle of Place Masséna, Nice's main square, topped by a large bronze figure of Apollo that has attracted local humour and anecdotes since the 1950s. The square around it is framed by ochre-red buildings and linked to the seafront, so the fountain is easy to include on any stroll between the Old Town and the Promenade.

It is open at all hours and works at any time of day, with visitors especially enjoying it in the evening when the square is lit. A quick, free stop of around fifteen minutes.

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Address

3 Pl. Massena, 06300 Nice, France · Nice

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

15 min

Best time

morning, afternoon, early evening or evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Open 24 hours, and evening is a good time as the square is lit up
bring a camera for the statue and surrounding architecture
public toilets nearby may require a payment.

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Reviews

It was a nice stroll along the beach. Beautiful architecture There was a street market with fresh fruits and vegetables as well as a section for plants. If you need a public bathroom, be prepared to have a 50cent euro or free if you purchase in a local eatery

Mary Milici

3/5

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