Construction of the fountain XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Certified construction period.
26 mai 1926
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 26 mai 1926 (≈ 1926)
Registration by official order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Fountain of Pidanée: inscription by order of 26 May 1926
Origin and history
La Fontaine de Pidance, located in Sacquenay (Côte-d'Or), is a 17th-century historical monument. It has been included in the inventory of Historical Monuments since 26 May 1926, under the name "Pidane Fountain". This ranking reflects its heritage importance, although its precise location is considered poor (note of 5/10 in the Merimée base).
The building is owned by the municipality of Sacquenay, whose Insee code is 21536. It is located at 5 Rue Pidance, according to the GPS coordinates available. No additional information is provided on its current use (visit, rental, etc.), architecture or detailed history. The sources mentioned (Monumentum, internal data) also do not specify its original role or possible transformations.
The seventeenth century in Burgundy-Franche-Comté corresponds to a period of reconstruction and beautification of villages after the unrest of the wars of Religion. The fountains, often placed in the heart of the villages, served as an essential water point for inhabitants and livestock. Their presence also reflected a desire to mark public space with utility and aesthetic works, symbols of local prosperity.
