Fontaine du Roi René


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.

History

The fountain was designed by French architect Pierre-Henri Révoil in 1819.
On top of the fountain, the statue was designed by French sculptor David d'Angers in 1822, in honor of René of Anjou. It shows him holding muscat grapes, which he brought to Provence.
It was restored in 2009, to mark the 600th birthday of Roi René.

Heritage significance

It is listed as a "monument historique".