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The Bédarrides fountain is a monumental water castle built in the 3rd quarter of the 19th century in the commune of Bédarrides, in Vaucluse. This project, initiated in 1855 by the municipality, aimed to improve the village's water supply. After hydraulic studies conducted by the agent-voyer Goubert and deposited in 1859, the work was entrusted to the local contractor Antoine Brunel. The neoclassical building is distinguished by its octagonal plan and its dome surmounted by a ball, integrating fountains and waterworks under arcades.

The water tower was designed to centralize the water pipes and redistribute them in the village. Its architecture reflects a desire to combine public utility and monumental aesthetics, typical of the hydraulic achievements of the time. The inscription in historic monuments, which took place by order of 5 November 2001, recognizes its heritage value, both for its historical role and for its architectural qualities.

The plans were validated by the city council after their deposit in 1859, marking the beginning of a construction that is part of the broader context of the Second Empire's urban development. The monument, still located in Place du Château-d'Eau, remains a testament to the civil engineering of the 19th century and the importance of water in the organization of provençal villages. His architect, identified as Jeoffroy, worked with Goubert and Brunel to carry out this ambitious project.

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