Fontvieille Fountain

The Fontvieille Fountain, in Antibes

The Fontvieille Fountain is the oldest fountain of Antibes, a witness of the past of the city. The Antibes audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this historic water point, laden with memory in the heart of the old town.

The oldest fountain of the town

The Fontvieille Fountain is the oldest fountain of Antibes. A witness of the past of the city, it recalls the vital importance of water in the daily life of the past, at a time when the public fountains were essential places of supply and meeting. With its basin and its old architecture, it has crossed the centuries and is part of the historic heritage of the town. Nestled in the heart of the old town, the Fontvieille Fountain is a precious witness of the history of Antibes and of the art of embellishing its streets and its squares.

What to see

You admire the oldest fountain of Antibes, with its basin and its old architecture, a witness of the past of the city and the importance of water in the life of the past, in the heart of the old town. The Fontvieille Fountain is a precious detail of the heritage. It is a stop for those curious about history, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Fontvieille Fountain lies in the heart of the old town of Antibes, reachable on foot. It is a heritage element in the open air, freely accessible from the public space. You discover it during a walk in the old centre.

What is particular about the Fontvieille Fountain in Antibes?

It is the oldest fountain of the town, a witness of the past of Antibes and the importance of water in the daily life of the past, in the heart of the old town.

Where is the Fontvieille Fountain?

In the heart of the old town of Antibes, in France.