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The Gueydon Fountain, located in Fort-de-France in Martinique, is a historical monument built during the 3rd quarter of the 19th century. It bears witness to a major milestone in local urban history, particularly in the provision of drinking water, a crucial issue for the population of the time. Its architecture and location make it a structural landmark for the city's urban fabric.

Classified as a Historical Monument, the Gueydon fountain includes in its integral protection the fountain itself, its access staircase and its basin. These elements, listed by order in 2009, reflect the heritage importance of the work. The fountain is now owned by the commune of Fort-de-France, stressing its anchoring in local life and its continuing role as a symbol of the Martinic heritage.

The location of the fountain at 41 Boulevard Adhemar Modock is documented with a priori satisfactory accuracy (level 6/10). This monument also illustrates the technical and social challenges of the time, where access to drinking water was a decisive step forward for the hygiene and quality of life of the inhabitants. His inscription in the title of Historical Monuments reinforces his value as a material testimony of this pivotal period.

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