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The Bennwihr well is a historic monument located in the municipality of Bennwihr, in the department of Haut-Rhin, in the Greater East. Dating from the 16th century, it is distinguished by its typical architecture of this period and its precise location at 3, rue du Général-de-Gaulle. This well, although apparently modest, is representative of the essential infrastructure of the Alsatian villages of the time, serving the water supply of the inhabitants and local activities.

The well was listed as historic monuments by order of 11 May 1932, an official recognition of its heritage value. This protection helps to preserve an element of medieval and reborn daily life, often neglected but crucial for community life. Bennwihr, like other villages in the region, was then marked by a rural and artisanal economy, where wells played a central role in social and practical organization.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its status as a protected monument and provide administrative details, such as its Insee code (68026) and its membership in the district of Colmar. The location, although noted as having poor accuracy (level 5 out of 10), remains a point of interest for those passionate about local history and vernacular architecture. No additional information is provided on its architecture or its possible stylistic peculiarities.

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