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La Fontaine des Serpents de Cluny is a historic monument located in the town of Cluny, Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Built during the 4th quarter of the 18th century, it is distinguished by its location at the corner of the streets Mercière and the Republic. This fountain, classified by ministerial decree in 1946, now belongs to the commune and bears witness to the architectural and urban heritage of this period.

The inscription of the Fountain of Serpents as part of the Historical Monuments, effective since 9 December 1946, underscores its cultural and heritage importance. Although the details of its sponsor or architect are not specified in the available sources, its integration into Cluny's urban fabric reflects the hygienist and aesthetic concerns of the late eighteenth century. The location of the fountain, close to major axes of the city, makes it a central element of the historic Clunisian landscape.

Available data indicate that the accuracy of its location is considered fair, with an address confirmed in the Merimée database. The fountain, a communal property, does not mention any specific current use such as a guided tour or space rental. Its name evokes a symbolism related to snakes, although the sources do not specify the exact origin of this name or the associated iconographic details.

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