Fontaine de la coquille, Renaissance fountain in Villers-Cotterêts, France
The Fontaine de la Coquille features a stone structure with a shell-shaped design and a mythical animal head at its center.
The current fountain, constructed in 1872 by sculptor Charles Gilbert, replaced an earlier structure from 1833 and provided water until 1929.
The fountain stands at the intersection of Rue Demoustier and Rue Tronchet, marking a central meeting point for local residents through generations.
Located in the heart of Villers-Cotterêts, the fountain received official protection as a designated historical monument in May 1932.
The original human head ornament was later replaced with a mythical creature head, transforming the fountain's appearance in the 20th century.
Location: Villers-Cotterêts
GPS coordinates: 49.25238,3.08868
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:57
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