Fontaine de Charonne explained

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.

History

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

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

Architectural significance

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

References

48.852°N 2.3737°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Poisson. Georges. Histoire de l'architecture à Paris. 1997. Bibliothèque historique de la ville de Paris. Paris. 9782859620196. 38496731. 189.
2. Book: Levadé. Marie-Hélène. Marcouyeau. Hughes. Les Fontaines de Paris : L'eau pour le plaisir. 2006. Éditions Chapitre Douze. Bruxelles. 9782915345056. 237148012. 313.