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The Fountain of Tourves is a historical monument located in the commune of Tourves, in the department of Var (region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur). Built in the 18th century, it stands out as an architectural and utilitarian element typical of the Provencal villages of that time. Its current location, at the corner of City Hall Square and Victor Hugo Street, reflects its central role in local daily life, probably linked to water supply and social exchanges.

Classified in the inventory of Historical Monuments by decree of 24 February 1926, the fountain is today owned by the commune of Tourves. This official protection underscores its heritage importance, although the available archives do not specify the details of its construction or possible sponsors. Its state of conservation and its location, noted as "passable" (5/10) in the databases, invite to a rediscovery of this vestige of the eighteenth century, witness to the urban transformations and collective uses of water in Provence.

Available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, confirm its status as a protected monument, but remain limited in its detailed history. No information is provided on any characters related to its creation or restoration. The fountain thus fits into the historical landscape of Tourves as a symbol both practical and aesthetic, representative of public amenities under the Old Regime.

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