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The public fountain of Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt is a historic monument located in the department of Vaucluse, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. It is precisely near the town hall, on Gambetta Square, in the heart of the village. Its listing in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 4 October 1932 bears witness to its heritage importance, although details of its construction or architect remain unknown.

Public fountains played a central role in Provencal villages, serving as an essential water source for residents and daily activities. In Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt, as in many rural communities, these hydraulic structures were often places of social and collective life. Their preservation reflects communities' attachment to their utilitarian and aesthetic heritage, marked by centuries of shared use.

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