L'Automne, Statue in Versailles, France

L'Automne, also known as Bacchus, is a white stone statue in the gardens of Versailles. It shows a standing male figure with a wreath of leaves, holding a shallow bowl and with grapes at his feet, set on a rectangular base with a dark green metal frame behind.

Thomas Regnaudin carved the original marble between 1676 and 1683 for the Water Parterre at Versailles. It was moved to the North Parterre in 1686, and in 2009 the marble was put indoors and replaced by a replica in 2010.

The figure is often called Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, and the grapes at his feet make this clear. People who stroll through the gardens see it as part of a group of sculptures that show the seasons.

The statue stands in the North Parterre, an open area within the gardens. Visitors can walk around it freely, but should stay on the paths to avoid damaging the lawns.

The statue you see today is a replica made in 2010 from resin and marble powder, while the original marble is kept inside the palace. The original was briefly evacuated to the Vaux-de-Cernay abbey during World War II.