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Origin and history

The public fountain of Eyguières is a listed monument located in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Located in the heart of the village, at 2 Place Croix du Prêche, it shows the importance of collective water points in Provencal rural communities. Its classification by decree of June 16, 1923 as Historic Monument underscores its heritage value, although architectural details or its precise history are not documented in available sources.

In the villages of Provence, public fountains played a central role in everyday life, serving as a place for water supply, sociability and sometimes laundry. Their presence often reflected a community organization around water management, a valuable resource in the Mediterranean climate. These works, often constructed of local stone, were integrated into the urban space and marked meeting points for the inhabitants, although the specifics of this fountain of Eyguières are not detailed.

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