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The Saint-Pierre Fountain is a historic monument located in the village of Chuffilly, on the town of Chuffilly-Roche, in the department of Ardennes (Grand Est). It is distinguished by its central hexagonal edicle, surmounted by a statue of St Peter, and surrounded by a piece of water. An inscription dated 1624 is visible, suggesting an origin or renovation at this time. Water from this source was traditionally associated with therapeutic properties, especially against fever, reflecting the local beliefs of the modern era.

In 1624, the seigneury of Chuffilly belonged to Robert de la Joyeuse, seigneur of Saint-Lambert and lieutenant of the King in the government of Champagne. This date coincides with that engraved on the fountain, although the periods of construction mentioned (XIIIth in the 17th century) suggest an older history, perhaps linked to successive developments. The nearby fountain, church and cemetery were jointly included in the inventory of historic monuments by order of 27 September 1948, highlighting their collective heritage value.

The fountain is located in the immediate vicinity of the church of Chuffilly, at the 5 Impasse of the Church, indicating its integration into a religious and community complex. Its architecture, combining a basin and a decorative edicle, was typical of the votive or curative fountains of the Old Regime, often associated with local cults or pilgrimages. Today, it remains owned by the commune and bears witness to the religious and social history of the Ardennes.

Available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) confirm its listing as historical monuments and state that its location is considered "a priori satisfactory" (level 6/10). No information is provided on its current accessibility or contemporary use, but its protected status guarantees its preservation. The fountain thus illustrates the hydraulic and religious heritage of the Greater East region, marked by medieval and modern traditions.

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