Fontaine de Charonne

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

Fontaine de Charonne.

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. 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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