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Address Cours Mirabeau, 13100 Aix-en-Provence, France Hours Open today · Open 24 hoursTuesdayOpen 24 hoursWednesdayOpen 24 hoursThursdayOpen 24 hoursFridayOpen 24 hoursSaturdayOpen 24 hoursSundayOpen 24 hoursMondayOpen 24 hours Similar Cours Mirabeau, Fontaine de la Rotonde, Place des Quatre Dauphins, Place D'Albertas, Église du Saint‑Esprit | ||
The Fontaine des Neuf-Canons is a listed fountain in Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, France.
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Location
The fountain is located on the Cours Mirabeau in the center of Aix-en-Provence, France.
History
Prior to the construction of this fountain, a watering hole was used here by shepherds and farmers for their livestock. In 1691, architect Laurent Vallon (1652-1724) designed this fountain. It is covered in moss.
Heritage significance
It has been listed as a "monument historique" since 15 January 1929.
References
Fontaine des Neuf-Canons Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA