THE ELEPHANT FOUNTAIN
Fountain
2024
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2024
Fountain in the heart of Chambéry, the most popular monument for selfies, featuring four elephants forming a cross.
This 17.65-metre ensemble in Saint-Sulpice limestone is a clever fusion of three elements: fountain, column and statue. The fountain features the Savoy cross, symbolized by four cast-iron elephants projecting water into an octagonal basin. They carry towers adorned with bas-reliefs and trophies, recalling the General's exploits in India and his generosity to the city. The column, sculpted in the shape of a palm tree, bears a statue of General de Boigne.
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Son surnom, "les quatre sans cul", est évocateur de cette fontaine originale car les 4 pachydermes sont coupés à la moitié du corps et encastré dans la colonne qui orne cette fontaine. Ils constituent l'originalité de ce monument.
Dommage que la place ne soit pas plus touristique avec des cafés autour.
Les éléphants se sont volatilisés dernièrement pour être restaurés.
Elle permet également d'être le point de rendez vous le plus utilisé par les chambériens depuis quelques décénnies!