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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The fountain of Embrun, classified as a Historical Monument, dates from the 16th century. It is located in the commune of Emprun, in the Hautes-Alpes department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Its precise location is indicated as Clovis-Hugues Street and Place Saint-Marcellin, according to the data of the Merimée database. The monument was registered by ministerial decree on October 11, 1930, attesting to its heritage value.

The location of the fountain is evaluated with an accuracy considered fair (note of 5/10), according to the criteria of Monumentum. It belongs to the municipality of Emprun and is referenced under code Insee 05046. Although the available sources do not specify its current use (visit, rental, etc.), its status as a communal property and its inscription in the Historical Monuments underline its importance in the local heritage.

The available data are mainly from Monumentum and the internal archives linked to the Merimée database. No additional information is provided regarding its architect, sponsor or specific historical events related to its construction. The fountain remains an architectural testimony of the Renaissance period in this Alpine region, marked by intense urban and religious activity, Embrun being historically an influential episcopal seat.

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