Mont Blanc, the bridge is one of four bridges over the Rhone, with views of the symbol of the city - Geneva fountain, the height of the jet of water which is 140 meters, and the speed of release of water - 200 km/h. With the Quai du Mont Blanc in good weather, magnificent views of Mont Blanc, in whose honor and was named city boardwalk.

Initially, the fountain was located upstream of the Rhone and was only a minor attraction, the purpose of which was a reminder to small businesses about the closure of the valves of the hydraulic pressure in the studios. The idea of it turning into a tourist attraction has led to the fact that the fountain has quickly become one of the symbols of Geneva.