The Fountain Quay

The Quai de la Fontaine, in Nîmes

The Quai de la Fontaine is an elegant promenade along the canals that lead to the gardens of the Fontaine, in Nîmes. The Nîmes audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this majestic perspective, lined with residences and plane trees.

A perspective towards the gardens

Laid out in the eighteenth century at the same time as the gardens of the Fontaine, the Quai de la Fontaine frames the canals fed by the ancient spring, which lead the water towards the city centre. Lined with balustrades, plane trees and fine residences with classical façades, it forms an elegant perspective leading to the gardens and Mont Cavalier. It is one of the finest promenades of Nîmes, combining heritage, water and greenery.

What to see

Here you wander along the canals lined with balustrades, plane trees and fine classical residences, in an elegant perspective leading to the gardens of the Fontaine. The Quai de la Fontaine is one of the finest promenades of Nîmes. It is a pleasant stop, combining water, greenery and heritage.

Practical information

The Quai de la Fontaine lies in the heart of Nîmes, leading to the gardens of the Fontaine, reachable on foot. It is a public promenade freely accessible at all times and on the level; the shops around have their own hours. The promenade is particularly pleasant in the shade of the plane trees.

What is the Quai de la Fontaine?

An elegant eighteenth-century promenade along the canals fed by the ancient spring, leading to the gardens of the Fontaine, in Nîmes.

Where is the Quai de la Fontaine?

In the heart of Nîmes, leading to the gardens of the Fontaine.