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Origin and history

The fountain of Saint-Flour, erected in 1790 in the heart of the city, is distinguished by its circular structure and its carved spillway. The latter takes the form of an ornamental vase placed on a base, from which the water flows through the mouth of a mask located on the swell. This decorative stone motif, typical of the artistic style of the late eighteenth century, reflects the attention paid to the aesthetics of public spaces at that time.

Located at the corner of the streets of the Lakes and Marchande, this fountain was designed to meet practical needs while embellishing the city. Its designation as historic monuments by order of 14 October 1946 underlines its heritage value. The fountain, owned by the commune, bears witness to the importance of water points in pre-industrial urban planning, where they served both collective utility and symbol of prosperity.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its status as a protected monument and accurately describe its architecture. The Mérimée base precisely locates it in Saint-Flour (Cantal), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, and indicates that it remains accessible to the public. Its state of conservation and its integration into the urban landscape make it a remarkable example of the hydraulic heritage of the revolutionary period.

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