fountain hunting in Paris by Duncanmcgregor
A great mean to get a taste of the city of lovers legendary romantism... hang around the lovely places and fountains:"fontaine de la contrescarpe"
The little square named Place de la Contrescarpe is in the picturesque and very lively St.Médart district. It is at the end of the Rue Mouffetard, a street in which there are many shops and restaurants with antique signboards.
Not far off is the house where René Descartes lived when he visited Paris. Denis Diderot also lived in this area. In the Middle Ages the neighboring streets housed a series of colleges for students with scholarships.
On the esplanades around the fountain are comfortable bistros that welcome you for a drink at any time of year.
"fontaine Maubert"
This fountain is an example of the little surprises that Paris reserves for us. Far different from broad vistas are the small and discreet fountains in the center of flower beds found rather often at unanticipated sites.
