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The Dolphin Fountain is a fountain located on Rue de l'Hôtel de Ville in the municipality of Givry, Saône-et-Loire. Built during the 3rd quarter of the 18th century, it is a typical example of the public fountains of that time, often designed to supply the inhabitants with drinking water and to embellish urban spaces. Its architecture and sculptures, especially the dolphins that gave it its name, reflect the artistic style and techniques of the time.

Ranked as historical monuments since October 29, 1931, this fountain bears witness to the importance attached to the hydraulic and architectural heritage in France. Fountains of this type played a central role in the daily lives of local communities, serving as a meeting point and an essential source of water. Their preservation now allows us to better understand the lifestyles and urban priorities of past centuries.

The fountain is located precisely at 22 rue de l'Hôtel de Ville, in the department of Saône-et-Loire, in the region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. It is owned by the municipality of Givry, which underlines its local roots and its role in the city's heritage identity. Available data indicate that it is still visible today, although its current access or use is not detailed in the sources consulted.

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