Étangs de Corot, Historic ponds in Ville-d'Avray, France
The Étangs de Corot consists of two connected ponds: the Old Pond covering one hectare and the New Pond spanning three hectares in size.
Philippe d'Orléans, brother of Louis XIV, established the New Pond in 1690 to supply water to the fountains of Saint-Cloud Palace through underground aqueducts.
The painter Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot created numerous paintings of these ponds, which are now displayed in museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The ponds underwent substantial renovation works in 2019 to reinforce the dams and ensure public safety while preserving their historical features.
The water system includes collection channels gathering rainwater from the neighboring forest and an aqueduct that drains underground water sources.
Location: Ville-d'Avray
GPS coordinates: 48.82050,2.18180
Latest update: September 23, 2025 07:40
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