Fontaine de Charonne

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Fontaine de Charonne.

The Fontaine de Charonne, formerly known as Fontaine Trogneux, is a historic fountain in Paris, France.

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Location

The fountain is located on the corner of rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine and rue de Charonne. [1]

History

The fountain was built from 1719 to 1724 for the inhabitants of Faubourg Saint-Antoine to have access to water. [1] It was designed by architect Jean Beausire. [2] It was named after Mr. Trogneux, a brewer who lived in the neighbourhood. [3]

The fountain was refurbished from 1806 to 1810, and it was restored in 1963. [1]

Architectural significance

It has been listed as a national historical monument since 1995. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Base Mérimée : Fontaine dite Trogneux, puis de Charonne , Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
  2. Poisson, Georges (1997). Histoire de l'architecture à Paris. Paris: Bibliothèque historique de la ville de Paris. p. 189. ISBN   9782859620196. OCLC   38496731.
  3. Levadé, Marie-Hélène; Marcouyeau, Hughes (2006). Les Fontaines de Paris : L'eau pour le plaisir. Bruxelles: Éditions Chapitre Douze. p. 313. ISBN   9782915345056. OCLC   237148012.

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