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Origin and history

The Beaumes-de-Venise Fountain is a historic monument located in the department of Vaucluse, in the heart of the village of the same name. This architectural heritage, although lacking precise details of its construction in the available sources, has been officially recognized for its historical and cultural value. Its inclusion in the inventory of historical monuments by decree of 13 April 1933 reflects its local importance and the desire to preserve this type of emblematic work of Provençal communes.

The fountain, owned by the commune of Beaumes-de-Venise, is part of a regional context where public water points played a central role in everyday life. In the villages of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, these structures served not only as a water supply but also as a meeting place and exchange place for the inhabitants. Their preservation reflects communities' attachment to their common heritage, often linked to collective uses dating back centuries.

Available sources, including the Mérimée and Monumentum bases, locate the Place de l'Église fountain, although an approximate address from GPS coordinates also mentions 2 avenue Raspail. This information duality highlights the challenges sometimes encountered in the accuracy of heritage data, while confirming its anchoring in the urban fabric of Beaumes-de-Venise. No additional information on its architect, its exact construction period or specific milestone events is mentioned in the documents consulted.

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