The Fontaine des Neuf-Canons is a listed fountain in Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, France.
Location
editThe fountain is located on the Cours Mirabeau in the center of Aix-en-Provence, France.[1][2][3]
History
editPrior to the construction of this fountain, a watering hole was used here by shepherds and farmers for their livestock.[3][4] In 1691, architect Laurent Vallon (1652-1724) designed this fountain.[1][4] It is covered in moss.
Heritage significance
editIt has been listed as a "monument historique" since 15 January 1929.[5]
References
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- ^ a b Jean-Paul Labourdette, Dominique Auzias, Escapades en France, Paris: Petit Futé, 2006, p. 11 [1]
- ^ Pierre Lavedan, L'urbanisme à l'époque moderne: XVIe-XVIIIe siècles, Librairie Droz, 1982, p. 159 [2]
- ^ a b Kathryn Tomasetti, Tristan Rutherford, Marseille & Western Provence Footprint Focus Guide: Includes Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Avignon, Les Baux, Camargue, Footprint Travel Guides, 2014, p. 51 [3]
- ^ a b City of Aix-en-Provence: Fountains
- ^ Base Mérimée: PA00081006, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
43°31′36″N 5°26′55″E / 43.52671°N 5.44859°E
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