Fountain of the three orders, Grenoble, Marble fountain in Place Notre-Dame, Grenoble, France.
The Fountain of the Three Orders is a marble structure on Place Notre-Dame featuring three central figures surrounded by four bronze tritons and griffins at its base. A tall central pedestal rises from the composition, supporting the marble sculptures above.
The fountain was inaugurated in 1897 and commemorates events from June 1788 that brought upheaval to Grenoble and altered its course. The monument refers to those crucial moments that transformed the city.
The three figures represent the social groups that existed before the French Revolution: nobility, clergy, and commoners. They show the hierarchical order that shaped Grenoble's society at that time.
The fountain stands on Place Notre-Dame in the city center, near Notre-Dame Tramway B station, making it easy to reach. Visitors can view the monument from the square and see it from different angles around the plaza.
The triton figures at the base have different expressions and poses, giving them a lively quality. These details make each side of the fountain interesting to discover.
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