Photographs of La Joute ("The Joust"), Montreal

Photos and description of La Joute fountain and sculpture in Montreal, Quebec.


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Fountain by Quebec sculptor Jean-Paul Riopelle
La Joute ("The Joust") a fountain by Quebec sculptor Jean-Paul Riopelle. It consists of a large fountain which occasionally bursts into flame.


quietly burbling fountain
Most of the time it's a small quietly burbling fountain in a small public park.


steam issuing from vents next to the nearby the benches
The show begins with steam issuing from vents next to the nearby the benches.


steam covering the park area
The steam runs for several minutes, slowly covering the park area.


Steam then issues from the fountain itself
Steam then issues from the fountain itself, which springs to life.


Steam then issues from the fountain itself
As the fountain dies down, fire erupts from the pond surrounding it.


flames are produced by natural gas vents
The flames are produced by natural gas vents just below the water surface.


Fire and Rain


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