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The 18th-century fountain in Aujerres, in the Haute-Marne department (Grand-Est region), is a historic monument inscribed by ministerial decree. Its central location, on the public square of the village (3 Place de la Poite Bête), reflects its importance in the local heritage. The building, owned by the commune, bears witness to the hydraulic architecture typical of this period, although its detailed history is not specified in the available sources.

The public fountains of the 18th century played an essential role in French villages, serving as a drinking water point and a gathering place. In Champagne-Ardenne, a region marked by a rural and artisanal economy, these works also symbolized technical progress and the beautification of common spaces. Their preservation today, like that of Aujerres, illustrates the attachment of municipalities to their collective heritage.

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