Fontaine Saint-Quentin, Historical fountain in Besançon, France
The stone fountain features a contemporary sculpture called 'La Source', depicting a faceless pregnant woman without arms, added in 1997.
Originally built around 70 AD as a water source, the fountain was relocated in 1698 and registered as a historical monument in 1937.
The fountain incorporates a red marble nymph created by Claude Lullier, representing themes of motherhood and femininity in public art.
Located on Place Victor-Hugo near Porte Noire, the fountain serves as a central meeting point surrounded by museums and historical sites.
Water once flowed from the breasts of the original nymph statue, which mysteriously disappeared during the fountain's relocation in the 18th century.
Location: Besançon
GPS coordinates: 47.23466,6.02964
Latest update: May 26, 2025 10:24
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