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The Saint-Gonéry Fountain is an emblematic monument located in the commune of Plougrescant, in the Côtes-d'Armor department, in Brittany. Built in the 18th century, it is distinguished by its granite architecture, with a curved gable pediment and a niche housing a statuette. The fountain is framed by a rectangular enclosure of 4 meters by 5, preceded by a basin of 1.50 meters by 1.20. Its dimensions (3.50 m high, 1.50 m wide) and its mid-device style reflect the construction techniques of the time.

The fountain was listed as historic monuments by order of 20 January 1926, thereby recognizing its heritage value. This ranking underlines its importance in the Breton cultural landscape, where fountains often occupied a central place in the daily and religious life of local communities. Its precise location, 59 Hent Sant Gonery, and its Insee code (22218) confirm its territorial anchoring in the Côtes-d'Armor.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, describe the fountain as a protected part of Breton architectural heritage. Its conservation status and location (estimated at 6/10) make it an accessible site, although the practical information on visits is not detailed in the documents consulted. The fountain is part of a regional tradition of valorizing water points, often associated with local legends or religious practices.

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