Fontaine du Pouffre, Public fountain in Place Leon Blum, Sete, France
The rectangular granite fountain features a monumental brass octopus sculpture at its center, with two dolphins spouting water from their mouths.
The fountain was commissioned by Mayor Yves Marchand and created by local sculptor Pierre Nocca in 1985 as part of Place Leon Blum's redevelopment.
The octopus design references the local specialty tielle, a traditional pie filled with spiced octopus, known as 'pouffre' in regional dialect.
The fountain spans approximately 10 meters in length and 5 meters in width, consisting of two granite basins topped by a central water feature.
The fountain combines the city's maritime heritage through its brass octopus sculpture and two dolphins, which appear on Sete's official coat of arms.
Location: Sète
Creator: Pierre Nocca
Made from material: granite, brass
GPS coordinates: 43.40130,3.69600
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:08
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