Fontaine Napoléon, Drinking fountain in Gex, France.
The Fontaine Napoleon stands in Gex with stone construction, offering fresh water through spouts mounted on the main structure.
The fountain dates from Napoleon Bonaparte's era, marking a period when public water access gained importance in French municipalities.
Local residents gather at this water source, maintaining the French tradition of public fountains as social meeting points in town centers.
The fountain provides free drinking water throughout the year and includes partial access arrangements for wheelchair users visiting the location.
This water source represents early 19th-century engineering, demonstrating how gravity-fed systems supplied clean water to growing communities.
Location: Gex
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
GPS coordinates: 46.35999,6.04551
Latest update: September 23, 2025 09:27
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