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Parc Diderot

Courbevoie, Paris la Défense, France

year of completion

1993

client

Ville de Courbevoie

design team

Alain Provost Signes (Paysagiste mandataire), JML (water feature design)

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Parc Diderot is a small gem, a « secret » place nestled in the heart of Paris La Défense’s business district. This green haven, designed by Alain Provost, conceals a monumental cascade that gracefully winds among the yew trees and rhododendrons.

The 14-meter elevation of the park is a true boon for a fountain designer. At the top, the water gently begins its flow along a false flat, then accelerates midway before rushing down the slope at full speed. As it rubs against the scalloped slates, the water turns white, its emulsified surface catching the light, before disappearing beneath the pink granite and being pumped back up toward Strasbourg Street.

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