La Maison du Fontainier
Faubourg Saint-Jacques
The endpoint of Marie de Medici's 17th-century aqueduct, this elevated house marks where water from Rungis flowed underground into Paris to supply Luxembourg Palace and public fountains.
Hidden architectural gem
17th century engineering
Rare public access
Medici aqueduct history
Tips
đź“…only open during Heritage Days (once yearly)
La Maison du Fontainier
Faubourg Saint-Jacques
The endpoint of Marie de Medici's 17th-century aqueduct, this elevated house marks where water from Rungis flowed underground into Paris to supply Luxembourg Palace and public fountains.
Hidden architectural gem
17th century engineering
Rare public access
Medici aqueduct history
Tips
đź“…only open during Heritage Days (once yearly)