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The Plot Fountain, also known as the Bedoyre Fountain, is an emblematic monument to the town of Puy-en-Velay, in the Haute-Loire department. Its origin dates back to the 13th century, although only the current base could date from this period. The building was partially destroyed in the 18th century, then rebuilt in a baroque style, with a square basin decorated with godroned motifs and surmounted by four stone and bronze animals: two dolphins and two eagles spitting water.

Classified as historical monuments by order of 13 April 1907, this fountain is a testimony of the hydraulic and decorative architecture of the region. Made of Blavozy stone, it is distinguished by its blend of styles and its integration into the urban landscape of Puy-en-Velay. Today, it remains a major heritage element of the city, located Place du Plot, and belongs to the municipality.

Historical sources, such as the works of Jean Chervalier (1968), highlight its importance among local fountains, alongside other similar monuments such as the Théron fountain or the Crozatier fountain. Its present state reflects the architectural transformations undergone over the centuries, while preserving traces of its medieval foundation.

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