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The Carolo Felicerege fountain, located on Rue de la Fontaine in La Turbie (Alpes-Maritimes), was built in 1824 under the Sardinian Restoration (1814-1860). It was erected at the edge of the Grande Corniche road (now RD 2564) to meet the needs of the inhabitants and travellers, while honoring King Charles-Félix I. Its pediment bears a dedication explaining its restoration: the Roman aqueduct, originally built for the Augustus Trophy, was rehabilitated to provide watering and watering of animals.

The water of the fountain comes from the fountain of the Faissé, on the slopes of Mount Agel. The pipe works, carried out under the authority of the Prefect of Nice, Count Crotti de Costigliole, significantly improved daily life. Integrated basins facilitated laundry and livestock drinking, meeting basic needs in a region where access to water was a major issue.

Ranked a historic monument on May 10, 1943, the fountain symbolizes both the Roman heritage and the modern 19th century amenities. Its architecture and inscription testify to the importance attached to water as a vital resource and to the commemoration of the Sardinian royal power. Today, it remains a central element of the Turkic heritage, linked to local and regional history.

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