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Bassin d'Apollon
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May 27, 2025
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The fountain's central figure is Apollo, the sun god of Greek mythology. He is depicted rising from the water in a horse-drawn chariot to begin the day.
The choice of Apollo is no coincidence: King Louis XIV styled himself as the "Sun King," and Apollo was his mythological counterpart.
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Elevation 150 m
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