Dragon Fountain

The fountain in the gardens of Versailles features a central sculptural group with mythological significance, surrounded by marine creatures and powerful water jets. The water is moved through an ingenious system that is both artistic and technically impressive.

The fountain was created in the late 1600s and emerged from King Louis XIV's vision to reshape the gardens into a grand showcase. Its sculptures were recreated later to preserve the work for future generations.

The fountain tells a story from ancient mythology that comes alive through stone and water. You can watch how the water displays bring the scene to life while admiring the clever link between sculpture and water engineering.

The fountain sits in an area that is easy to reach on foot and can be viewed from several pathways through the gardens. If you want to see the water displays, check when the musical fountain shows happen, since they only run during certain seasons.

The fountain originally had sculptures that were completely recreated in the 1800s. This reconstruction shows how artworks of that era were renewed to keep their beauty alive for future visitors.

Location: Versailles

Inception: 1668

Creator: Gaspard and Balthazard Marsy

GPS coordinates: 48.80806,2.12222

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:03