Amphitrite, Maritime statue in Place de la Marine, Agde, France.
The bronze figure of Amphitrite stands atop a circular basin, holding an oar while mounted on a basalt pedestal in the center of the plaza.
Created by sculptor Léon François Chervet in 1878 for the World Fair, the statue moved from Paris Trocadéro Palace to Agde in 1937.
The statue represents the goddess of the sea, emphasizing the maritime traditions and nautical identity of the Mediterranean coastal city of Agde.
The statue requires restoration due to deteriorating paint layers, with a public voting initiative determining funding allocation for conservation efforts.
A local performer in 1938 gave the statue its current name Amphitrite, while Gras added a terrestrial globe to the original fountain design.
Location: Agde
Inception: 1878
Creator: Léon François Chervet
GPS coordinates: 43.31205,3.46668
Latest update: March 13, 2025 20:24
A guide to photographic locations in Agde for photographers and social media users. The black sand beach, Romanesque cathedral, naturist village and volcanic rocks offer diverse subjects. The port, historic center and Fort Brescou demonstrate the maritime heritage of the city.
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Agde Cathedral
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The Youth of Agde
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Agde Round Lock
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Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Genouillade
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Église Saint-André d'Agde
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Musée Agathois Jules Baudou
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Église Saint-Sever d'Agde
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Écluse de Bagnas
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Écluse de Prades
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Golf du Cap d'Agde
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Hôtel Malaval
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Église du Sacré-Cœur du Grau d'Agde
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Bunker 638
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Bust of Claude Terrisse
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Pont Saint-Joseph, Agde
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Fontaine de la belle Agathoise by Auguste Baussan
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Golf du Cap d'Agde
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Pont des Maréchaux
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Ancien phare du Mont-Saint-Loup
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Tour des Anglais
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Tamarissière beach
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Hôtel de ville d'Agde
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Hôtel de Viguier-Guerin
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Remparts d'Agde
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Maison Renaissance
389 m
Palais épiscopal d'Agde
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