In Aigues Mortes, the central square (Place Saint-Louis) features a statue dedicated to Saint Louis (King Louis IX). His statue is quite impressive, as was his role in the history of the place. He launch his crusades from Aigues Mortes.
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| Brass fish spew water at the base of the statue |
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| The base of the statue is pierced with the bow of a ship |
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| And the stern of a ship |
The base of the statue is enscribed with this message
Of St. Louis
the town of Aigues Mortes
wanting to perpetuate
the most glorious memory
from his annals
raised his statue
in the place
bearing witness
of this Christian hero
for the 7th and 8th crusades
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