Rectangular south basin, Fountain in Tuileries Garden, France
The Rectangular South Basin reflects the symmetrical design principles of French formal gardens within the Tuileries, featuring clean geometric lines and water surfaces.
The basin was established in 1664 as part of the Grand Carré section during André Le Nôtre's transformation of the Tuileries Garden into a formal French garden.
The basin exemplifies the classical French garden architecture where mathematical precision and organized spaces demonstrate control over natural elements through geometric shapes.
Located between the Louvre Museum and Place de la Concorde, the basin provides multiple benches along its perimeter for visitors to rest and observe.
The basin contains a population of carp fish, maintained by Louvre staff through a modern closed-circuit water distribution system installed in 2011.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Part of: fountains in the Tuileries garden
GPS coordinates: 48.86310,2.32750
Latest update: June 24, 2025 07:22
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