The fountain consists of a narrow, square, low-rimmed basin. In the centre is an impressive pedestal decorated with draperies. The water, flowing from large inverted shells, used to come from the Pinchinats spring.
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Before Cours des Carrosses (Mirabeau) was built, place des Prêcheurs was the busiest thoroughfare in Aix en Provence. All day long merchants sold their wares, actors played out their roles, and chivalrous tournaments were held there. It deserved a majestic monument.
Jean Chastel, the renowned master sculptor, built the fountain in 1757.
At its centre stands a magnificent obelisk made of Calissanne stone, supporting, at its top, a sphere surmounted by a white eagle spreading its wings....
Jean Chastel, the renowned master sculptor, built the fountain in 1757.
At its centre stands a magnificent obelisk made of Calissanne stone, supporting, at its top, a sphere surmounted by a white eagle spreading its wings....
