Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Your Massalia carriage awaits

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This impressive waterfall fountain was constructed in 1869 by Jules Cavelier

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Published Wednesday 02 July 2025 - 12:32 Modified Wednesday 02 July 2025 - 12:34

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This waterfall fountain was constructed in 1869 by Jules Cavelier’s in a French city known as Massalia by Greek founders.

The stone sculptures feature camargue bulls (called biou locally) pulling a chariot towards the city.

Can you guess where it is located?

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A) Jules Cavelier’s fountain in Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône) in the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

A view from the upper level, featuring a charging bull

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