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Dauphine Fountain and Mural

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Dauphine Fountain and Mural

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  • Location: Cluny, Mâcon, Burgundy, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

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    July 29, 2024

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    Check the mural above the fountain - a number of profound sayings to do with windows, looks like they're all attributed to Jacques Brel.

    June 20, 2026

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    The neoclassical fountain directly on the building wall was built in the 18th century and is also known today as Fontaine Prud'hon. It was named in honor of the famous French painter and draftsman Pierre-Paul Prud'hon, who was born in Cluny in 1758.

    The fountain is integrated into the wall like a "water cabinet" (buffet d'eau) and features a fluted basin on a pedestal.

    In the past, a lion's head spout fed the basin. Today, a modern tap serves cyclists and pedestrians as a public drinking water source.
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    June 20, 2026

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    The large work of art on the narrow building facade directly above the fountain is a monumental, historical sundial (cadran solaire).

    The faded, artistic
    lines and Roman numerals show the classic grid system of an old vertical sundial, which the townspeople could use to read the time of day.


    Such large astronomical
    mural paintings were widespread in the Burgundy region as well as on the outbuildings of the powerful abbey, in order to synchronize the monastic and urban daily routine.
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    Elevation 290 m

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    Location: Cluny, Mâcon, Burgundy, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

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