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Origin and history

The Bernage's gaze is a hydraulic structure located in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, at the intersection of Alexander-Fleming Street and Belvedere Avenue, near the Peripheral Boulevard. It is part of the Eaux du Pré-Saint-Gervais network, designed to capture and distribute the sources of the hill to the Priory Saint-Lazare in Paris. Its architecture, though discreet, reflects the water management techniques developed to meet the needs of the city before the arrival of modern networks.

Built at an unspecified time in the sources, the look was renovated in the 18th century, when the Parisian hydraulics were growing significantly. This infrastructure was essential to supply safe drinking water to religious establishments, such as the Priory of Saint-Lazarus, as well as local populations. The Bernage look thus illustrates the ingenuity of water collection and distribution systems, often unknown but vital for urban development.

Ranked as historical monuments by order of 4 November 1899, Bernage's gaze is now protected for his heritage and technical interest. This ranking reflects the recognition of its role in the history of Parisian infrastructures, as well as the desire to preserve the remains of the old hydraulic networks. Owned by the municipality of Paris, there remains a tangible testimony to the challenges posed by water supply before the industrial era.

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