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The Trans-en-Provence Fountain is a listed historical monument located in the village of the same name in the Var department. Built in the 18th century, it embodies the typical hydraulic architecture of Provence of that time, where public water points played a central role in the daily and social life of rural communities. Its location on the Church Square, now referred to as the Church Square address or 9 Bis Rue Nationale, underlines its importance in the urban organization of the village.

Ranked Historic Monument by order of 24 February 1926, the fountain is protected for its heritage interest. The notice of the Mérimée base indicates that it belongs to the municipality of Trans-en-Provence, whose Insee code is 83141, and that it is located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Although the available sources (Monumentum, internal data) do not specify its current state or access modalities, its listing as historical monuments reflects its architectural and cultural value.

The public fountains of the 18th century in Provence were often gathering places, serving both as a water supply and a framework for social exchanges. In villages like Trans-en-Provence, these works also reflected the water management techniques of the time, combining practical and aesthetic utility. Today, their preservation makes it possible to understand the evolution of the urban and rural landscapes of the region.

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