Rue de la Fontaine and Carousel, Geneva Old Town

Rue de la Fontaine, Geneva
The fountain in Rue de la Fontaine is located in the nature reserve of the old town, in the southern sector of the old fortifications.
In 1831, about thirty owners of Rue du Boule, the former name of Rue de la Fontaine, asked for the installation of a watering point and the change of the name of the street. In 1834, an estimate was made for the installation of a fountain leaning against the retaining wall of the "Hospital pyres" (now the Agrippa d'Aubigné terrace). The masons Jean-Louis Junod and Moïse Jaubert carried out the work. In 1835, seventy-two owners and residents asked the Council of State to change the name of the street on the day of the fountain's inauguration. The author of the fountain's drawing is unknown.
The basin is located in a high, vaulted, concave niche made of limestone blocks. The overflow flows into a small, rounded, rectangular basin.
Text / Source: Geneva Tourism, Genève
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Geneva, the old town: little secrets and a medieval atmosphere
A historical gem with medieval charm! The largest historic old town in Switzerland is dominated by St. Peter's Cathedral, the stronghold of the Reformation. 157 steps take you up the church tower and you can enjoy a unique view of the city. Believe us, the panoramic view is worth the effort!Then stroll through the pretty streets around the church. Each of them guards one of the many treasures of Geneva's history. We'll also let you in on a little secret: numerous secret passages connect the old town streets to each other. Don't hesitate to explore and walk through them!
Text / Source: Geneva Tourism, Geneva
geneve.com/en/experience/attractions/the-big-top-10

Beautiful, traffic-calmed street in the heart of the city.
You can relax here and the children will also get their money's worth