Place du Cap fountain

The fountain of Place du Cap, in Menton

The fountain of Place du Cap is a charming water point of the old town of Menton. The Menton audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this picturesque fountain, in the heart of a square typical of the old centre.

The fountain of the old heart

On Place du Cap, in the old town of Menton, a charming fountain brings its refreshing and picturesque note. As in many Mediterranean cities, fountains were once essential points of water supply and places of meeting, in the heart of the daily life of the districts. Today, the fountain of Place du Cap participates in the charm of the old centre, between colourful lanes and façades in the shades of the South. A place of halt along the walk, it illustrates the art of embellishing the squares of Menton and the sweetness of life of the city.

What to see

You admire the charming picturesque fountain on Place du Cap, a refreshing note in the heart of the old town, between colourful lanes and façades in the shades of the South. The fountain illustrates the charm of the old centre of Menton. It is a pleasant stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The fountain of Place du Cap lies in the heart of the old town of Menton, reachable on foot. It is an open-air element, freely accessible from the public space. You discover it during a walk in the old centre.

What is the fountain of Place du Cap in Menton?

A charming picturesque fountain in the heart of the old town, which brings its refreshing note on Place du Cap, between colourful lanes and façades in the shades of the South.

Where is the fountain of Place du Cap?

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