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Origin and history

The Souta Loggia fountain, originally called the Sause fountain, was located near the Old Bridge door in Sospel. In 1780, the king of Sardinia Victor-Amédée III granted letters patent to modernize the Real Strada, a royal road that was to become rotable. This project required the relocation of the fountain, the work of which began in 1782. Despite an initial attempt to relocate to the Cabraia in 1786, local opposition delayed the project.

The inhabitants of the village of Saint-Nicolas, dissatisfied with the location on the right bank of the Bera, demanded a fountain on the left bank. In 1788, the commune agreed to erect the Souta Loggia fountain under the arches of the present Saint Nicholas Square. The water flowed there on 2 August 1788, marking the end of the tensions. The fountain was listed as historic monuments on December 10, 1949, recognizing its heritage importance.

This monument illustrates the urban and social issues of the 18th century in Sospel, where access to water and road transformations generated debate. Its architecture, typical of Provencal fountains, also reflects the Sardinian influence in the region. Today, it remains a symbol of local heritage, protected and highlighted by the municipality.

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