Fontaine du Roi René
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The Fontaine du Roi René is a listed fountain in Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, France.
Location
It is located at the top of the Cours Mirabeau in the centre of Aix-en-Provence.[1][2][3]
History
The fountain was designed by French architect Pierre-Henri Révoil (1776-1842) in 1819.[3]
On top of the fountain, the statue was designed by French sculptor David d'Angers (1788–1856) in 1822, in honor of René of Anjou.[2] It shows him holding muscat grapes, which he brought to Provence.[3][4]
It was restored in 2009, to mark the 600th birthday of Roi René.[2]
Heritage significance
It is listed as a "monument historique".[2]
