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The fountain of the Augustins is an iconic fountain located in Aix-en-Provence, on the Place des Augustins. Built in the first quarter of the 17th century, it underwent significant alterations or restorations in the early 19th century. This monument, typical of Provencal architecture, is part of the hydraulic heritage of the city, reflecting the importance of public fountains in the daily life and urban planning of Aix.

The fountain was listed as historic monuments by order of 16 November 1949, thereby recognizing its heritage value. Today it belongs to the town of Aix-en-Provence and is located in the heart of a lively urban area, the Place des Augustins. Although the available sources do not specify the details of its construction or its sponsors, its inscription in the Merimée base and its exact location (place des Augustins, code INSEE 13001) attest to its anchoring in local history.

Public fountains, like the Augustinian fountain, played a central role in the Provencal cities of the 17th and 19th centuries. They served not only as a water supply for the inhabitants, but also as a place of sociability and point of reference in the urban space. In Aix-en-Provence, where water has always been a valuable resource, these hydraulic structures also symbolized the municipal power and technical mastery of the engineers of the time.

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