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Grasse Public Fountain is a historic monument located in the city centre on Place aux Aires. Built during the first quarter of the 19th century, it embodies the utilitarian and decorative architecture of this period, marked by urban renewal and special attention to public hygiene. Its inscription as a Historic Monument by decree of 17 April 1931 bears witness to its heritage value and its importance in the grassois landscape.

The fountain was built under the direction of two masters, LANTOIN and BASSIANI, whose names are associated with its design. Owned by Grasse, it is part of a regional context where public fountains played a central role, both in terms of water supply and as a place of sociability. The Alpes-Maritimes, which was integrated into the Provence-Alpes-Côte d的Azur region, knew a rural and artisanal social organization, where these collective infrastructures were both practical and symbolic.

The available data, notably from the Merimée database and Monumentum, indicate that the location of the fountain is considered "passable" (note 5/10), with an address confirmed in 28 place in Les Aires. Its protected status and its integration into the urban fabric make it a key element of local heritage, reflecting the hygienist and aesthetic concerns of the post-revolutionary era.

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