Abreuvoir de Marly-le-Roi, Royal castle water structure in Marly-le-Roi, France.
The Marly Horse Trough features two basins, with the upper section containing three water jets and the lower section sloping gently for horses.
Construction of the Marly Horse Trough began in 1687 under Louis XIV's reign, with extensions completed in 1698 following Jules Hardouin-Mansart's designs.
In 1745, sculptor Guillaume Coustou created the Marly Horses statues, depicting strong horses controlled by naked grooms, replacing earlier sculptures.
The water supply for the trough comes from surrounding park fountains through an intricate system established during the royal period.
The supporting walls incorporate 4,457 Caribbean seashells fixed with metal wires, creating detailed decorative patterns.
Location: Marly-le-Roi
GPS coordinates: 48.86248,2.09920
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:58
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