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La Fontaine des Quatre-Saisons de Cotignac is a historical monument located in the commune of Cotignac, in the department of Var (83), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Built in the 18th century, it is located precisely at the 29th Cours Gambetta, a central place of the city. This monument was included in the inventory of Historic Monuments by ministerial decree on November 16, 1949, thereby recognizing its heritage value.

The location of the fountain is estimated with a priori satisfactory accuracy (level 6/10), according to available data. Owned by the municipality, it is part of an urban context where fountains played an essential role in providing water and as a social gathering point. Its name evokes a seasonal symbolism, typical of the artistic and utility achievements of the period.

Available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, confirm its status as a protected monument and its ornamental and practical function. No additional information is provided on its architect, sponsors or specific historical events related to its construction. The fountain remains an architectural testimony of the eighteenth century in an area marked by a rich hydraulic and artistic heritage.

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