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The Saint-Fiacre Fountain is a 17th-century building located at the "Saint-Fiacre" in Radenac, Morbihan department, Brittany. It is characterized by a square structure composed of four granite pillars, connected by arches. These architectural elements are arranged diagonally above the source, while a granite balustrade unites the pillars. This type of fountain, typical of the region, often served as a gathering point and a place of devotion for local inhabitants.

The fountain was listed as historic monuments on May 1, 1933, recognizing its heritage value. Today it belongs to the town of Radenac. The fountains of that time played a central role in everyday life, providing drinking water and serving as a place of sociability, while often associated with religious beliefs or local traditions.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its status as a protected monument and describe its distinctive architecture. The accuracy of its location is considered satisfactory, and photographs licensed under Creative Commons illustrate its current state. Its inscription in the Mérimée base and its Insee code (56189) attest to its administrative and historical anchoring in the town of Radenac.

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