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The fountain of Place Saint-Louis de Versailles is an emblematic monument built during the 3rd quarter of the 18th century. Located in the heart of the city, it reflects the importance of hydraulic and urban developments under the Old Regime, in a city marked by the presence of the royal court. Its architecture is part of the classical style of the era, typical of the versatile creations.

Classified as a Historical Monument by order published in the Official Journal on April 18, 1914, this fountain bears witness to the desire to preserve the local heritage. His identified supervisor, Hubert Pluyette, supervised his construction, although the details of his design or sponsor are not specified in the available sources. The exact location, Place Saint-Louis, makes it a point of reference in the urban fabric of Versaillais.

At the time of its construction, Versailles was an expanding city, organized around the court and royal institutions. The fountains played a central role, both practical for water supply and symbolic as an element of prestige. Their presence in public squares also reflected a desire to beautify and control urban space, characteristic of the policies of Louis XV and Louis XVI.

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