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The Saint-Servais fountain is a stone fountain located in the town of Saint-Servant (Morbihan, Brittany). Dating from the 18th century, it embodies the traditional architecture of Breton devotional fountains, with its pillars supporting a mulched gable roof. Although its structure probably dates back to the 18th century, an engraved door indicates the year 1847, suggesting a major restoration at this date.

Classified as historical monuments by order of 16 February 1929, this fountain illustrates the local religious and hydraulic heritage. It is located close to the village, on a communal plot (cadastre ZB 3), and its inscription bears witness to its cultural and historical importance. Sources, such as the Merimée and Monumentum base, confirm its protected status and precise location at 1 Impasse Fontaine Saint-Servais.

The fountains of devotion, like that of Saint-Servais, played a central role in Brittany's rural life, serving as both a waterpoint, a place of worship and a community gathering. Their architecture, often modest but symbolic, reflected the local beliefs and ingenuity of the artisans of the time. The restoration of 1847 could correspond to a period of renewal of devout practices or a desire to preserve the heritage in the face of the social transformations of the 19th century.

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