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The large Boult fountain is a public building built in the early 19th century in the commune of Boult, Haute-Saône. It is distinguished by its arc plane, centered on an edicle housing the fountain itself. The basins of the washhouse and of the water bowl, arranged on both sides, are lined by a covered gallery intended for washing machines. This gallery, originally planned in wood by architect Georges Costain, was finally made of stone in 1821, illustrating a notable technical adaptation during its construction.

The fountain was erected between 1820 and 1821 according to the plans of architect Georges Costain, near the castle of Boult, northeast of the village. In 1861 it was moved a few meters northward, slightly changing its original settlement. The building, representative of 19th century community waterworks, was listed as historic monuments by order of 5 December 1996. It shows the importance of collective water points in the social and domestic organization of the villages of the time.

The structure combines several essential functions: drinking water supply, washing space, and drinking water for animals. The columns supporting the roof of the gallery, as well as the stone massifs forming pilasters, underline the care taken to its utility architecture. Owned by the commune, the fountain now embodies a technical, social and architectural heritage, preserved for its historical value and its role in local memory.

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