Fontaine de Charonne
| Fontaine de Charonne | |
|---|---|
 Fontaine de Charonne | |
Interactive map of Fontaine de Charonne | |
| 48°51′07″N 2°22′25″E / 48.85200°N 2.37373°E | |
| Location | Corner of rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine and rue de Charonne, Paris, France |
| History | |
| Built | 1719–1724 |
| Site notes | |
| Architect | Jean Beausire |
Official name | Fontaine dite Trogneux, puis de Charonne |
| Designated | 1995 |
| Reference no. | PA00086558 |
The Fontaine de Charonne, formerly known as Fontaine Trogneux, is a historic fountain in Paris, France.
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]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Base Mérimée: Fontaine dite Trogneux, puis de Charonne, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
- ↑ Poisson, Georges (1997). Histoire de l'architecture à Paris. Paris: Bibliothèque historique de la ville de Paris. p. 189. ISBN 978-2-85962-019-6. OCLC 38496731.
- ↑ Levadé, Marie-Hélène; Marcouyeau, Hughes (2006). Les Fontaines de Paris : L'eau pour le plaisir. Bruxelles: Éditions Chapitre Douze. p. 313. ISBN 978-2-915345-05-6. OCLC 237148012.
External links
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