Fontaine de Beaune-Semblançay, Renaissance fountain in central Tours, France
The stone and marble fountain stands in a white-themed garden with boxwood beds, standard roses, and artistic cushion-like elements near Rue Nationale.
Built in the 16th century, this fountain was part of a new water supply system designed by Pierre de Valence to replace the ancient Roman aqueduct.
Michel Colombe's workshop, including his nephew Guillaume Regnault and Bastien François, created this fountain using Volvic stone and Genoese marble.
The fountain remains operational within a 429-square-meter garden space, accessible through entrances on Rue Jules Favre and Rue Nationale.
The structure displays French royal monograms and local coats of arms, including the Beaune family emblems integrated into its Renaissance decorative elements.
Location: Tours
Address: jardin de Beaune-Semblançay 37000
GPS coordinates: 47.39510,0.68743
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:01
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