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The Mauperthuis fountain is an 18th-century building located in the village of Mauperthuis, Seine-et-Marne. Built in 1764, it is the work of architect Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart, known for his neoclassical achievements. It occupies a central place in the village, to the point of having given its name to the place where it stands, thus marking its importance in the local urban organization.

The fountain was listed as historical monuments by order of 8 December 1969, recognizing its heritage value. The building includes both a fountain and a waterworks, typical elements of the rural hydraulics of the period. Today, it remains a symbol of the town's architectural and historical heritage, managed by the municipality and accessible to the public.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and the Merimée base, confirm its status as a protected monument and its precise location at 12 Place de la Fontaine in the Seine-et-Marne department. Its state of conservation and its integration into the urban landscape reflect heritage management practices in Île-de-France, where fountains played a key role in the daily life of villages before the arrival of running water.

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