Rectangular north basin, Fountain in Tuileries Garden, France
The Rectangular North Basin features three classical statues, including representations of Atalante and Hippomène, surrounded by stone walkways and metal benches.
The basin was integrated into the garden in 1664 during Louis XIV's renovation project, which transformed the space according to André Le Nôtre's formal French design principles.
The sculptures around the basin, created in 1705 by Pierre Lepautre and Guillaume Coustou, illustrate characters from Greek mythology through refined stone craftsmanship.
The water feature operates through a closed circuit distribution system installed in 2011, ensuring continuous water flow and maintenance throughout the year.
The basin contains a population of carp fish, monitored by Louvre Museum staff who manage the ecological balance of this historical water feature.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Part of: fountains in the Tuileries garden
GPS coordinates: 48.86370,2.32790
Latest update: June 24, 2025 07:22
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Daphne Chased by Apollo
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