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The Fountains known as the Rooster, the Virgin and the Seven Saints of Brittany form a set of three fountains located in the municipality of Bulat-Pestivien, in the Côtes-d'Armor department, in Brittany. These monuments are distributed around the departmental road 50: the fountain of the Virgin is in the communal cemetery, while the other two, dedicated to the Rooster and the Seven Saints of Brittany, are positioned on both sides of this road. Their geographical proximity and religious or symbolic themes suggest cultural and spiritual importance to the local community.

Classified as historical monuments by decree of 10 September 1913, these fountains illustrate Breton attachment to sacred sources, often associated with legends or devotional practices. Their official protection reflects their heritage value, although the specific details of their construction or historical use are not explicitly documented in available sources. The mention of a 16th century cross mutilated during the Revolution, although not directly related to fountains, evokes a historical context marked by religious and political upheavals in the region.

The location of the fountains, both in a public space (the departmental road) and a sacred place (the cemetery), reinforces their role as both material and symbolic landmarks. Their preservation by the municipality and their classification as historical monuments underline their status as shared heritage, reflecting the traditions and identity of Brittany. Available sources, including references to Mérimée and to the lists of protected monuments, confirm their importance in the cultural landscape of the Côtes d'Armor and Brittany.

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