Fontaine Boucherat, Baroque fountain in Le Marais, Paris, France.
Description
The Fontaine Boucherat stands at the corner of Rue de Turenne and Rue Charlot, displaying a triangular pediment carved with Latin inscriptions. The fountain received a water-saving system installed in 1993 while maintaining its original function.
History
Architect Jean Beausire designed this fountain in 1697 during the reign of Louis XIV. Its construction coincided with the Peace Treaty of Ryswick, an important moment of that era.
Culture
The fountain bears inscriptions honoring Chancellor Louis Boucherat and reflects how such works held meaning in the city. These kinds of monuments were woven into daily life, showing how fountains served purposes beyond providing water.
Practical
The fountain sits on Rue de Turenne in Le Marais, a busy neighborhood that is easy to reach on foot. The area is flat and accessible from nearby metro stations.
Did you know?
Street names are carved into the sides of this fountain, anchoring it physically to its location within the urban fabric of Paris. This was an uncommon way to root a monument to its surroundings.
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