Fountain Le Samson
Allée des Gibelin
Jardin Remarquable de Baudouvin
83160 La Valette-du-Var
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Presentation
It was built in the 17th century by the owner of Baudouvin, seigneur De Thomas, in honor of his son's marriage to a demoiselle De Nas de Tourris.
The allegory is interpreted as the domination of the seigneury of Baudouvin (embodied by Samson) over that of De Nas de Tourris, whose shield bears a lion sticking out its tongue.
The statue was removed by the Germans in 1942 and reinstalled by Admiral Barjot in 1957.
An ancestral legend promises happiness to newlyweds who come to drink its water.
The wife will be fertile and the husband vigorous! But beware, it only works for Valettois!
The allegory is interpreted as the domination of the seigneury of Baudouvin (embodied by Samson) over that of De Nas de Tourris, whose shield bears a lion sticking out its tongue.
The statue was removed by the Germans in 1942 and reinstalled by Admiral Barjot in 1957.
An ancestral legend promises happiness to newlyweds who come to drink its water.
The wife will be fertile and the husband vigorous! But beware, it only works for Valettois!
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Openings & pricing
Horaires
All year round, daily.
Tarifs
Free access.
Mise à jour le 15/03/2024
Par Office de Tourisme Provence Méditerranée
Marianne d’Or
du développement durable 2024
Lauréat de la “Meilleure identité visuelle”
aux Trophées de la Communication 2023
