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The Fontaine de Tourny is a beautiful fountain found in front of the parliament buildings in Quebec City. It has coloured lights after dark, although we were not able to see it ehtn. Read more. Written 19 April 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Fontaine de Tourny // Tourny Fountain in front of the Parliament of
Fontaine de Tourny is a beautiful fountain near the Parliament building. It is nicely decorated and is definitely worth a visit. Read more. Written 25 October 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety.
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Fontaine de Tourny is a monumental work presented to the City of Québec by La Maison Simons as a gift for the city's 400 th anniversary. The fountain fits in wonderfully with its surroundings just across from Québec's Parliament and is now a favourite backdrop for wedding photos!
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On: November 3, 2023 In: Things to do Fountaine de Tourny: A Tale of Elegance and Transatlantic Romance Quebec City, a city where history whispers from every cobblestone and ornate building, is home to an exquisite gem, the Fountaine de Tourny.
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Fontaine de Tourny, Quebec City: Our most recommended tours and activities 1. Quebec City: Old Town and Montmorency Falls Bus Tour Your tour begins with a warm welcome as you meet your guide in the center of Old Quebec.
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Fontaine de Tourny is a beautiful fountain near the Parliament building. It is nicely decorated and is definitely worth a visit. Read more. Written 25 October 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety.
Fontaine de Tourny fountain, Vieux Quebec, Old Town, Quebec City
Fontaine de Tourny is such an elegant fit with the prestigious surroundings on Québec City's Parliament Hill that it seems to have been installed at the same time and in the same style as the parliament buildings themselves. But some 5,000 kilometres once separated the parliament from the fountain. And the fountain's surprising history even includes a chapter from Scotland.
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Fontaine de Tourny stands directly in front of the Parliament Building, where it draws the gaze of passersby with its 43 water jets and sculpted figures. Originally installed in Bordeaux, France, in 1857, and then removed in 1960, the fountain was discovered by chance during a visit to a flea market in Paris by a businessman from Québec City.
Fontaine de Tourny // Tourny Fountain in front of the Parliament of
Standing proudly against the magnificent backdrop of the Hotel du Parlement, Fontaine de Tourny is a fine example of Quebecois' love for their city. The fountain was built in the mid-19th Century by French sculptor Mathurin Moreau, and graced the city of Bordeaux until 1960. After numerous years of disuse, the fountain was purchased and brought to Quebec by an eminent city-based businessman as.
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Québec's Fontaine de Tourny by night. The famous Édifice Price building is visible in the background. Finally, other than the two Bordeaux fountains that have ended up in Soulac and Québec, others of the same Mathurin Moreau design can be found in Angers (in the Jardin du Mail), Geneva, Switzerland (in the Jardin Anglais) and Valencia, Spain.
Fontaine de Tourny // Tourny Fountain in front of the Parliament of
La fontaine de Tourny ou fontaine de Bordeaux est une fontaine située à Québec au centre du carrefour giratoire de l'avenue Honoré-Mercier, face à l'hôtel du Parlement. Elle fut inaugurée à cet emplacement le 3 juillet 2007 [1] en vue des célébrations entourant le 400 e anniversaire de Québec en 2008.
The 7m tall Fountain of Tourny, Fontaine de Tourny, in front of the
La fontaine de Tourny, avec ses vasques superposées et ses multiples jets d'eau, célèbre l'univers marin. Quatre statues symbolisant un fleuve et ses affluents occupent le bassin inférieur. De 1857 à 1960, la fontaine agrémentait les allées de Tourny, dans la ville de Bordeaux. Démantelée, elle a été acquise en 2003 par la Maison.
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Fontaine de Tourny in front of the Parliament Building This fountain spent over a century in France before becoming a Québec City landmark. It was originally created by French sculptor Mathurin Moreau and received a gold medal at the 1855 Paris World's Fair. From 1857 to 1960, it adorned a broad avenue known as the Allées de Tourny in.
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Fontaine de Tourny 370 reviews #21 of 265 things to do in Quebec City Fountains Write a review What people are saying " Awesome " Jul 2023 Great for photo opportunities and a must do for romantics. By Terry M " BEAUTIFUL FOUNTAIN, GREAT HISTORY " Aug 2022 It was a 400th anniversary gift to the city. Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Fontaine de Tourny in front of the Quebec Parliament by night
Fontaine de Tourny is such an elegant fit with the prestigious surroundings on Québec City's Parliament Hill that it seems to have been installed at the same time and in the same style as the parliament buildings themselves. But some 5,000 kilometres once separated the parliament from the fountain.
Fontaine de Tourny (Fountain) Visit Québec City
The Parliament Building of Quebec (French: Hôtel du Parlement du Québec [a] is an eight-floor structure and is home to the National Assembly of Quebec (French: Assemblée Nationale du Québec ), in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.