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Origin and history

The Dauride Fountain, originally called Tropeyte Fountain, was located at the foot of the Bordeaux Castrum enclosure in the Middle Ages. In 1614 it was decorated and vaulted, marking its first major transformation. This fountain, then on the surface, played a central role in the city's water supply, reflecting the growing needs of an expanding urban population.

Rebuilt in 1807, the fountain became underground, adapting to changes in the Bordeaux landscape and to the sanitary requirements of the 19th century. His access was condemned in 1874, and it ceased to be used permanently after 1920. Today, its entrance is made by a concrete look at the sidewalk, leading to a vaulted hall of 1807 and a side gallery, vestige of an old well.

Ranked a Historic Monument in 2000, the Dauride Fountain illustrates the ancient hydraulic techniques and urban history of Bordeaux. Its architecture combines elements from the 17th century (decorated vault) and the 19th century (underground structure), while remaining partially accessible despite its decommissioning. The fountain is owned by the commune and bears witness to the challenges of water management in a growing port city.

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