

Artesian well of la Butte-aux-Cailles
Butte-aux-Cailles
Fill your bottle with water that's been underground for tens of thousands of years. One of only three public artesian wells in Paris, it draws warm 28°C spring water from 620 meters deep. Locals line up at all hours to take it home.
Historic artesian well
Naturally warm spring water
Local gathering spot
Free drinking water
Tips
⏳water is 30,000+ years old
🏊once supplied the neighborhood swimming pool
💧bring a bottle, flow is generous
Artesian well of la Butte-aux-Cailles
Butte-aux-Cailles


Fill your bottle with water that's been underground for tens of thousands of years. One of only three public artesian wells in Paris, it draws warm 28°C spring water from 620 meters deep. Locals line up at all hours to take it home.
Historic artesian well
Naturally warm spring water
Local gathering spot
Free drinking water
Tips
⏳water is 30,000+ years old
🏊once supplied the neighborhood swimming pool
💧bring a bottle, flow is generous