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The flower-delysed terminals of Mormant are two monuments located along the national road 19, in the municipality of Mormant, Seine-et-Marne. These landmarks, dated from the 19th century, are distinguished by their decoration in fleur de lilies, an emblematic symbol of the French monarchy. Their presence on this major road axis suggests a role of territorial delimitation or historical marking, although their exact function is not explicitly detailed in the available sources.

Classified as historical monuments since 24 April 1964, these pillars (numbered 25 and 26) illustrate the importance attached to preserving the heritage elements linked to the road and symbolic history of France. Their precise location, close to 158 Rue Général de Gaulle, is documented by the Mérimée and Monumentum bases. These pillars are part of a broader context of valuing the remains of the past, typical of 20th century conservation policies.

The 19th century, the period of their erection, corresponds to an era of major transformations in Île-de-France, marked by the development of road infrastructure and the reaffirmation of national symbols. The flower-like, though discreet, pillars recall the link between local territory and French monarchy history. Their classification in 1964 reflects a desire to protect these material testimonies, often neglected but bearing collective memory.

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