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FOUNTAINS BLAVIGNAC

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Place du Temple, Geneva, Switzerland
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2024
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When the Sardinian city installs a hydraulic machine and lays its first lead pipes, J. D. Blavignac, imagine some monumental and fanciful fountains dating from the years 1867-1868 and which are now classified as historical monuments. In addition to the architectural work which the artist wanted, they were also used to supply water to the people of Carouge. They are visible at Place du Marché (the most monumental square which is dedicated to the river along Carouge, the Arve), Place du Temple (known for its dragon-like chimeras and its Gothic appearance), Ancienne Street (basin decorated with two bronze swans) and Jacques-Dalphin Street (the least majestic). Blavignac's fountains are signed by his brand, that is, a snail. They are partly carved from local rocks and decorated with bronze sculptures.

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Ces fontaines ponctuent très agréablement une balade dans le Vieux Carouge : gracieuses, bien entretenues... et proposant de l'eau potable (ô Helvétie...). Sur la place du Marché, la grande fontaine à 2 niveaux est un point de ralliement, notamment les jours de marché et aussi quand on prend un verre à L'Acolyte, la roulotte-buvette installée là du printemps à l'automne depuis 2016.

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