Neptune Fountain (Bassin de Neptune)
Versailles, France
Visitor information
- Hours: Gardens open daily Apr - Oct; closed Mondays Nov - Mar
People also ask
What is the story behind the Fountain of Neptune?
It was commissioned by Cosimo I de' Medici in 1559 to celebrate his gift of clean water to the city, and later was appropriated to celebrate the marriage of his son and heir apparent Francesco de' Medici I to Grand Duchess Joanna of Austria.
What is the famous fountain in Versailles?
apollo's fountain This piece, built by Tuby on a design by Le Brun, is based on the legend of Apollo, the Sun god and the King's icon. It features the god bursting forth from the water in anticipation of his daily flight above the earth.