Construction of the fountain 4e quart XIXe siècle (≈ 1987)
Period of realization by Letz and Alllar.
4 mars 2025
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 4 mars 2025 (≈ 2025)
Full protection of the fountain.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The Estrangin fountain, in its entirety, situated in Place Estrangin-Pastré, on the public domain not cadastre, appearing in the cadastre section B, sheet 826 B, as colored in red on the plan annexed to the decree: classification by order of 4 March 2025
Key figures
Joseph Letz - Architect
Manufacturer of the Estrangin fountain.
André Allar - Sculptor
Author of carved elements.
Origin and history
The Estrangin fountain, located in Place Estrangin-Pastré in Marseille, is an emblematic monument of the late 19th century. Classified as a Historic Monument, it was designed by architect Joseph Letz and sculptor André Allar. Its style reflects the artistic influences of the time, combining aesthetics and urban functionality.
The fountain was fully protected by a classification order in 2025, covering the entire structure. It is on the non-cadaster public domain, although referenced in the cadastre of Marseille. Its location, although noted as approximate (precision 5/10), remains a central point in the Marseille landscape.
Owned by the municipality, the Estrangin fountain illustrates the importance of hydraulic and decorative developments in the rapidly expanding cities. The fountains of this period served as much for beautification as for water supply, playing a social and practical role for the inhabitants.
Available data are mainly from the Monumentum database and internal archives. The fountain is also referenced in the Mérimée base under the code Insee 13055, linked to Bouches-du-Rhône. Its exact address, Place Estrangin-Pastré, makes it a historical and cultural landmark of the city.
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